Group 1 - The Taiwanese military is conducting a 10-day "Han Guang" exercise, which began on July 9, 2023 [1] - An incident occurred during the exercise where a military vehicle, an M109A5 self-propelled howitzer, collided with four civilian vehicles due to the driver's unfamiliarity with the road [1][3] - The Taiwanese Army's Sixth Corps stated that the incident is under police investigation and that they will enhance vigilance among troops during exercises [3] Group 2 - The spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the Taiwanese government's stance on independence, claiming it escalates tensions across the Taiwan Strait and threatens the safety and well-being of the Taiwanese people [3] - The spokesperson emphasized that the pursuit of "Taiwan independence" is futile and that unification is an inevitable historical trend [3]