Taiwan Builds Whole-of-Society System to Keep Country Running in Crisis
A forum in Taipei followed a three-day earthquake exercise that tested many of the same civilian systems Taiwan would need during a conflict.
TL;DR
- Taiwan is preparing for potential conflict with Beijing by extending preparations beyond the armed forces to civilian systems.
- These civilian systems include food and fuel distribution, telecommunications, medical care, private businesses, and neighborhood emergency teams.
- The initiative aims to ensure government and essential civilian functions continue operating through a crisis.
- The shift was described at the Resilient Taiwan for Sustainable Democracy International Forum in Taipei, which focused on gray-zone tactics, geopolitical risks, and civil-military coordination.