- Taiwan's deputy national security chief says the island's civil-defence drills and readiness efforts are not a provocation but necessary — people should take the Chinese threat seriously and prepare now.
- Beijing has stepped up daily military pressure around the island, while Taipei is increasing defence spending and running "whole-of-society" resilience drills.
- Officials warn against assuming "it can't happen here" (citing Ukraine); they say failing to build readiness now risks Taiwan's ability to defend itself if China pursues military ambitions.
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