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Taiwan is set to begin distributing millions of civil defence handbooks to households across the island this week, marking an unprecedented national effort to strengthen public preparedness for emergencies — including the possibility of a military attack from China. The initiative underscores growing concerns as Beijing continues to escalate military and political pressure aimed at asserting its sovereignty claims over the self-ruled, democratic island.
The newly released handbook, first introduced in September, provides residents with clear guidance on how to respond during crises such as cyberattacks, sabotage of undersea cables, or encounters with enemy forces. For the first time, it includes instructions on what citizens should do if they come across enemy soldiers and emphasizes that any announcements declaring Taiwan’s surrender should be treated as false information. These updates directly address fears of disinformation campaigns, a common tactic in modern hybrid warfare.
Lin Fei-fan, Deputy Secretary-General of Taiwan’s National Security Council and one of the key figures behind the project, stressed that the handbook represents both preparedness and determination. He noted that Taiwan wants to send a message across the Taiwan Strait that any hostile action would come at a significant cost, as the Taiwanese people remain committed to defending their homeland. According to Lin, the distribution will reach more than 9.8 million households, with versions in English and other languages to follow soon.
Lin added that after the rollout, the government plans to educate the public on how to assemble personal emergency kits, although specific details have yet to be announced.
Taiwan’s government continues to reject China’s territorial claims, maintaining that only the Taiwanese people have the right to determine their own future. Meanwhile, officials say the island already faces “everyday coercion” through cyberattacks, disinformation, and frequent military activity near its borders — a form of hybrid warfare that falls short of a full-scale invasion but keeps Taiwan under constant pressure.
As tensions persist, the civil defence handbook aims to ensure that citizens are informed, prepared, and resilient in the face of escalating regional threats.
