Han Kuang Drills—Anti-blockade Focus: Taiwan’s military police staged a bridge blockade drill in Taipei’s Wanhua District, using barriers, hedgehogs, drones, and armored counterattacks to simulate stopping enemy forces from advancing into the capital. Maritime Pressure Response: Taiwan also held an anti-blockade naval drill during Han Kuang, with the navy and coast guard simulating escorting a merchant ship while minesweepers cleared a safe channel—its first joint anti-blockade drill. PLA Activity Reported: Taiwan’s defense ministry said it detected 18 PLA sorties, 11 PLAN vessels, and 3 official ships around the island, with 15 sorties crossing the median line into Taiwan’s ADIZ. Cybersecurity—AI-Assisted Intrusion: Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs said it detected AI-assisted cyberattacks on government agencies from overseas last month; officials said affected bodies “handled” the incident, while an Israeli firm described an autonomous tool that compromised at least 85 accounts and extracted thousands of personnel records. Diplomacy—U.S. Pushback: The U.S. urged Beijing to end “military pressure” on Taiwan after China claimed naval drills with Indonesia near Taiwan; Washington called for dialogue instead of destabilizing narratives. Semiconductor Policy Angle: SEMI Taiwan highlighted testing and metrology as AI and advanced packaging raise the stakes for yield and cost control. Politics & Law—Election Interference Case: A Taiwanese court sentenced a Chinese-born spouse in Taiwan to 7 years over alleged election interference under Beijing direction. Regional Watch: Samoa urged stronger fish-stock monitoring and EEZ security at a WCPFC meeting, linking enforcement to maritime safety.