Key facts
- Taiwan's military conducted annual war games.
- The exercises simulated repelling a Chinese assault.
- Mobile internet speeds were throttled during the drills.
- The throttling aimed to simulate communication disruption during conflict.
Taiwan's military has simulated repelling a Chinese assault as part of its annual war games. During these exercises, the military also throttled mobile internet speeds to simulate communication disruptions that could occur during a conflict. This measure is intended to test the resilience of communication networks under simulated wartime conditions, preparing for potential scenarios involving an invasion from mainland China.