cross-strait conflict

Taiwan sets war readiness goals at first meeting of defence resilience committee

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Taiwan sets war readiness goals at first meeting of defence resilience committee

Taiwan is making a further push towards war readiness with renewed focus on its civil defence capacities, a move analysts fear may further provoke the mainland. The island has set clear goals to strengthen its civil defence capabilities as part of the mandate of a special committee created in June by Taiwan’s leader, William Lai … Read more

Taiwan’s ‘wartime scenario’ security drills to target critical infrastructure

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Taiwan’s ‘wartime scenario’ security drills to target critical infrastructure

Taiwan has begun preparations for a series of homeland security drills aimed at fortifying the “operational resilience” of the island’s critical infrastructure amid persistent concerns over a cross-strait conflict. The drills, to be held later this year, will focus on 20 critical infrastructure sites, including government agencies, public utilities, transport hubs, hospitals, industrial complexes, and … Read more