Jaime Ocon 歐海美
@JaimeOcon1
Master's candidate @georgetownsfs | Research Fellow @taiwanmonitor | Young Leader @PacificForum | Former lead defense @taiwanplusnews | 🇺🇸🇹🇼
LIFE UPDATE: I am proud to announce that I will be pursuing a Master’s degree at the Security Studies Program @Georgetown this Fall 2025. I have also been awarded the Weintal Scholarship for my “contributions to diplomatic journalism”….That’s a full ride! Go Hoyas!
After 4 years reporting on the ground in Taiwan, I am sad to say that I will be leaving @taiwanplusnews. It’s been an unbelievable experience, and I am so grateful for the amazing support I’ve received from my team. On Day 1, I was told that my biggest responsibility was to be…
NEW: Below is TSM's poster breaking down Han Kuang 41! It contains the location and category of major exercises that occurred all over Taiwan, including the outlying islands and Penghu. We've mapped every disclosed and geolocated exercise, starting from mobilizations on the…
Han Kuang 41 is done! What a crazy 10 days it's been...so much to unpack and analyze, but overall this year was unlike anything we've seen before. I am so proud of the work we did @taiwanplusnews and thankful for the team at @TaiwanMonitor for their unmatched research skills.…
Marines from the 99th Brigade moved up from Kaohsiung to Taipei to practice supporting counter attack operations as part of Day 9 (7/17) of Han Kuang. Today, 7/18, is the last day of the annual drill. @TaiwanMonitor
Apaches & Blackhawks on Day 9 of Han Kuang 🚁
With just two days to go until Taiwan’s annual military exercises end, Taiwan is simulating a war of attrition, using public areas to practice fighting back against an enemy. @JaimeOcon1 was there to see the training.
BREAKING: Taipei comes to a standstill as air raid sirens ring through the city. This is the first time Taiwan is conducting the “Urban Resilience” exercise, happening alongside Han Kuang. These kinds of drills happen every year to prepare the public for a possible…
No runways? Taiwan’s military says no problem. They’re using riverside parks to re-arm and refuel helicopters as part of day 9 of Han Kuang. @TaiwanMonitor
Taiwanese Marines from the 66th Brigade practice defending Songshan Airport in Taipei against simulated airborne troops. It's Day 8 of Han Kuang...2 more days to go! @TaiwanMonitor
Day 7 of Han Kuang!
What would happen if Taiwan were unable to stop an enemy invasion? That’s what the military is practicing on day 7 of the Han Kuang exercises. @JaimeOcon1 was at the Port of Taipei to see.
One of the coolest exercises I’ve covered, at 2am!
Taiwan’s military police were up all night practicing how to defend Taipei on day seven of the annual Han Kuang exercises. @JaimeOcon1 was there.
Taiwan’s army is practicing anti-landing exercises near the Port of Taipei… that’s just a 30 min drive to the capital. It’s Day 7 of Han Kuang. @TaiwanMonitor
WATCH: It’s all out urban warfare here in Taipei as the military practices defending key entrances into the capital. @TaiwanMonitor
Our afternoon report:
Taiwan’s military is bringing out the big guns in the south of the country as part of the annual Han Kuang exercises. @JaimeOcon1 was with the Army for some coordinated artillery drills.
Our morning report!
It’s Day 6 of Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang exercises, and the military is practicing its coastal defense. @JaimeOcon1 was with the marines in Southern Taiwan for a minelaying drill.
Off the coast of Nangan in Matsu, Taiwanese forces also conducted an anti-landing exercise using fast patrol boats and artillery. @TaiwanMonitor
Army units in the outlying islands of Penghu conduct a live-fire anti-landing exercise using tanks, armored vehicles and Javelin missiles. @TaiwanMonitor
Airforce personnel from the 1st Tactical Fighter Wing in Tainan practice how to quickly repair runways as part of the Han Kuang exercises. @TaiwanMonitor @ka_grieco @tshugart3