Taiwanese forces fortify Danjiang Bridge in strategic war drills

The exercise, part of the 10-day Han Kuang war games, centered on the world’s longest single-mast asymmetric cable-stayed bridge. By fortifying the crossing at the Tamsui River, the military aims to test its ability to deny an adversary a quick transit route from northern coastal beachheads into the capital. While commuters continued to traverse the bridge during the operation, soldiers practiced the rapid deployment of obstacles to seal off the artery.

Chieh Chung, a researcher at the Institute for National Defence and Security Research, noted that the bridge represents a critical vulnerability. If captured by the People's Liberation Army, it would allow for the swift movement of troops and heavy equipment across the river’s northern bank. The drill provided engineers with essential data regarding the speed and resource allocation required to neutralize the crossing during an actual conflict. These maneuvers underscore Taiwan's preparation for a potential amphibious assault, as the island continues to reject Beijing's persistent sovereignty claims.