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taiwan will issue a civil defense booklet warning its citizens Chinamilitary aggression and preparing them for possible invasion.
The Defense Ministry said the latest handbook is set to be sent to more than 9.8 million mailboxes across the self-ruled nation this week.
From Preparing locals with instructions The booklet, titled “In Case of Crisis”, is Taiwan’s new public security guide on what to do if they encounter enemy troops, and how to keep track of disinformation campaigns claiming Taiwan’s surrender.
The handbook already clearly states that “in the event of a military invasion of taiwanAny claim that the government has surrendered or the country has been defeated is false”.
President Lai Ching-te, who signed the guide, said that the country’s security depends on its willingness and readiness to prevent any crisis before it occurs.
“But our challenges never end – from natural disasters and pandemics to extreme weather and the threat of aggression from China,” said Mr. Lai, whom China considers a separatist.
“The more prepared we are, the safer we will be,” he said.
The handbook, in its second edition published by the Taiwanese government after it was first published in September, clearly mentions the threat to the region from states such as China.
“Authoritarian states around the world are becoming increasingly ambitious and threatening the international order with military aggression, challenging peace.” Stability of the entire Indo-Pacific region“Said in the handbook.
It lists six different types of military threats that Taiwan could face, including sabotage of critical infrastructure and undersea cables.
One of the threats listed was, “non-friendly naval vessels patrolling around Taiwan demanding to board and inspect Taiwanese ships”. It also warned against live-fire exercises by unfriendly actors near Taiwan.
“Attacks or armed aggression or infiltration and subversion by non-friendly elements” is also one of the major threats listed.
The guide also explains how Taiwanese families in crisis can talk to children about the crisis in the event of a Chinese military invasion.
“Listen to your child’s concerns and encourage them to talk, explain the crisis honestly and openly discuss what’s happening, prepare a bag with your child and plan family activities to help them focus and relax,” the guide said.
It added a cut-out page so people could create their own emergency evacuation map and a list of items for the “go bag”, which listed water bottles. [2x600ml]Ready-to-eat foods, healthcare supplies, warm clothing, valuables and other essentials for babies, seniors and pets.
Explaining how to take shelter during an air raid warning, the guide instructs people to stay away from exterior walls and go indoors or into the basement.
The handbook states that adversaries may also disguise themselves as friendly forces and civilians may have trouble distinguishing between friendly and non-friendly forces.
“This booklet reflects our determination to protect ourselves,” said Lin Fei-fan, deputy secretary general of Taiwan’s National Security Council, which oversaw the effort.
“We need the people across the Taiwan Strait to understand that if China makes the wrong decision, there will be a heavy price to pay because the people of Taiwan have a strong determination and clear commitment to defend themselves and are willing to take action to protect each other,” he said.
The official said Taiwan is already facing hybrid warfare by China, including cyber attacks, infiltration, disinformation campaigns and military incursions near the island.
“It’s everyday versus D-Day. D-Day actually means invasion. Obviously we are not in D-Day mode. But we are facing so-called everyday coercion,” the officer said.
On Friday, he said Japan would receive the highest level of support from Taiwan.
“The Chinese Communists are the real troublemakers in the geopolitics of the entire region,” he said.
“What we are doing now is to ensure that peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait can be maintained by all necessary means and that the status quo will not be unilaterally destroyed,” he said.