Taiwan will distribute handbooks to its citizens this week to prepare for a variety of emergency situations, including a possible invasion by China.

The government-issued civil defense handbook is being updated for the first time to include information about what to do in the event of a possible attack, Reuters reported.

Why It Matters

The updated handbook comes amid increasing military pressure from China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory that must be reunified, and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve that goal.

What To Know

The latest edition of Taiwan’s civil defense handbook, first published in 2022, will include guidance for its citizens on a range of scenarios to improve national preparedness, including military invasion, the sabotage of undersea cables, cy

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