一个臂章500元新台币，台“汉光”军演纪念品太贵引嘲讽

Core Viewpoint - The Taiwan military's "Han Guang 41" exercise has faced criticism due to the high prices of commemorative merchandise, leading to mockery from both soldiers and the public [1][2]. Group 1: Merchandise Pricing and Public Reaction - The Taiwan "Cultural Association" launched merchandise for the "Han Guang" military exercise, including patches, T-shirts, towels, and hats, with patches featuring military equipment designs [1]. - The price of the full-color patch is set at 500 New Taiwan Dollars (NTD), while the camouflage version costs 520 NTD, which has shocked many customers and soldiers [2]. - Soldiers have expressed frustration, stating that the price increase from last year's 350 NTD to this year's 520 NTD is unreasonable, questioning the necessity of purchasing these items themselves [2]. Group 2: Military Exercise Context - The "Han Guang 41" exercise will take place from September 9 to 18, with the first three days focusing on responding to "gray zone" threats from the People's Liberation Army [3]. - The exercise duration has been extended to 10 days and includes new weaponry, with over 20,000 personnel mobilized for the event [3]. - Concerns have been raised about the implications of these military preparations, with references to the potential for Taiwan to become a "powder keg" in the Western Pacific [3].