“Practical guide in case of invasion”: Taiwan prepares citizens for the worst
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The Taiwanese army has decided to issue a public emergency manual intended to prepare all citizens in the event of a Chinese invasion of the island. The 28-page booklet includes detailed instructions on the location of the air raid shelters and how to stockpile emergency supplies, as well as basic first aid advice to save lives.
Presenting the manual at an online press conference on Tuesday, Defense Ministry spokesman Sun Li-fang explained that "the general public can use this manual as an emergency response guideline in a military crisis or natural disaster ."
Obviously, however, the greatest disaster that can happen in Taiwan is the invasion of China, and fears of this event have increased after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which Beijing at times seemed to defend, even refusing to define Putin's action. an "invasion".
A statement from the specific department of the Ministry of Defense that wrote the pamphlet, called "Agency for the mobilization of total defense" states: " The guide is for the public that they can better prepare themselves before a war or a disaster occurs ."
According to the AFP it was inspired by similar guides that the countries of Japan and Sweden have produced for their citizens and includes information on 'where to find air raid shelters via mobile phone apps and what to do in an emergency, including how to distinguish between air raids sirens. "
Taiwan's government issued an invasion survival handbook Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine has raised fears that China may consider similar moves to bring the island into its fold. pic.twitter.com/DOLZURLSPt
– Radio Free Asia (@RadioFreeAsia) April 12, 2022
Or there are also emergency preparedness instructions that cover events such as mass power outages and blackouts, major fires, building collapses, or devastating weather conditions. The Taiwanese authorities also express: "We hope that the public will be able to familiarize themselves in advance with where the security shelters are located." There does not appear to be any information of a military nature, such as, for example, the steps to produce a Molotov cocktail.
Taipei recently accused Chinese leaders of rattling their sabers, with the PLA Air Force continuing its weekly airstrikes into the island's air defense identification zone. Beijing in turn points the finger at some provocations, such as joint maneuvers with US forces and arms purchases or the development of advanced internal weapons.
The Democratic Island also hosted more and more official U.S. delegations, and House Speaker Nancy Pelposi was expected earlier this month, but canceled the trip at the last minute as she tested positive for Covid-19. A very opportune illness diplomatically, given that Beijing had strongly protested the visit …
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