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Premier Cho criticizes opposition’s budget cut proposals
Premier Cho Jung-tai criticizes opposition budget cuts affecting defense, culture, and travel, warning of disruptions and weakened national competitiveness.
2025/01/17 13:26
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Police agency clarifies budget plan amid accusations
The National Police Agency denies funding Kuma Academy for civil defense training, calling media claims baseless. The budget supports local training efforts without specific partnerships.
2025/01/17 11:03
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Urban resilience drills to boost Taiwan’s disaster readiness
Taiwan prepares for the 2025 Urban Resilience Exercises in March, combining Wan An and Min An drills. The focus is on enhancing disaster response and infrastructure stability.
2025/01/14 15:19
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Kuma Academy denies receiving funds for defense training
Kuma Academy denies claims of government funding for its civil defense training, criticizing a report as misleading. CEO Chu Fu-ming highlights the need for broad collaboration in Taiwan’s civil defense efforts.
2025/01/10 14:22
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Police dismiss report of training plan partnerships
The National Police Agency clarified that reports of specific partnerships with groups like Kuma Academy for civil defense training were examples, not actual collaborations. The agency emphasized adherence to government procurement laws and the involvement of professional organizations. It plans to incorporate NGO feedback to enhance civil defense training and societal awareness.
2025/01/10 13:56
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Premier warns budget delay risks 3% pay raise
Premier Cho Jung-tai warns that Taiwan’s stalled budget could impact a 3% pay raise for civil servants and affect military procurement. Legislative action is urgent.
2024/11/05 15:57
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Enoch Wu lashes at KMT for fear-mongering on safety issues
Enoch Wu, founder of the Forward Alliance, criticizes the use of societal security as a political tool. He defends the TECC manual and urges focus on public safety.
2024/10/22 17:43
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Puma Shen, Robert Tsao face China sanctions
China’s Taiwan Work Office has labeled Puma Shen and Robert Tsao as "Taiwan independence" diehards, citing actions that threaten Taiwan Strait peace. Sanctions include entry bans and cooperation restrictions.
2024/10/14 14:31
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Interior minister clarifies role of 400K-strong civil force
Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang clarified that Taiwan’s new civil force will not train 400,000 militia members but will focus on maintaining social and governmental operations.
2024/09/30 14:34
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MOE announces Chung Chou University asset transfer
Chung Chou University of Science and Technology transferred its assets to the Ministry of the Interior, marking the first such transfer to a central government agency. The site will be used for national defense and training.
2024/09/27 16:25
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President Lai stresses civil defense in Nantou speech
President Lai Ching-te emphasized the importance of civilian efforts in civil defense during his speech on Sept. 24. He highlighted Taiwan’s reduced investment in China and the establishment of a defense resilience committee.
2024/09/25 16:32
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Taiwan to launch defense resilience committee this Thursday
Discover how Taiwan’s Presidential Office is enhancing national defense through the Whole-of-Society Defense Resilience Committee, focusing on civil training, strategic materials, infrastructure, medical preparedness, and cybersecurity.
2024/09/23 22:00
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Mayor Chiang Wan-an oversees evacuation exercises in Taipei
Discover how Taipei is enhancing its civil defense preparedness with the annual Wanan air raid drills from July 22-25, including special measures for children and those with special needs.
2024/07/23 18:07
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Wan An, Han Kuang exercises to enhance Taiwan’s defense
Discover how Taiwan is enhancing its defense preparedness with the No. 47 Wan An Exercise from July 22-25, aimed at improving missile and rocket attack responses. Learn about the new air threat alert system and the coordination with the Han Kuang Exercise for comprehensive drills across Taiwan.
2024/07/09 15:16
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Taiwan boosts air-raid shelter network, ready for 55 million
Discover how Taiwan’s National Police Agency ensures public safety with 83,863 air-raid shelters ready for 55 million people. Learn about the app guiding residents to safety and the improvements made to shelter signs for durability.
2024/07/09 14:50
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Ukrainian ex-lawmaker urges Taiwan to see China as a threat
Discover insights from Hanna Hopko, a former Ukrainian parliament member, on why Taiwan should learn from Ukraine’s experiences to recognize potential threats from China. The forum emphasized civil defense education and preparedness.
2024/05/22 17:32
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US builds floating pier in Gaza, eyes Taiwan Strait strategy
The U.S. military’s floating pier in Gaza could have implications for Taiwan Strait conflict scenarios, as analyzed by The Daily Telegraph. Taiwan’s military responds to Chinese Communist Party aircraft with Joint Civil Military Air-Raid Exercise and plans to expand political warfare units in the navy. The Tien-Kung III missile, developed domestically, strengthens defense capabilities against aerial threats. New missile sites and integrated defense operations demonstrate Taiwan’s commitment to enhancing combat effectiveness.
2024/03/27 10:08
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Taiwan sees rise in self-rescue course attendance
As tensions in the Taiwan Strait escalate, Taiwanese citizens and the government are focusing on disaster preparedness, including self-rescue courses and the establishment of community emergency response teams, to build a resilient society ready to face any challenge.
2024/03/15 18:09
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Taiwan to launch 320 civilian emergency response teams
The Executive Yuan unveils plans for the Taiwan Community Emergency Response Team (T-CERT) in a recent policy report, aiming to establish 320 teams with 8,000 members within five years. Training will involve various sectors, drawing parallels to the civilian defense concept of the Kuma Academy. Despite opposition from Kuomintang legislators, the initiative focuses on disaster response, not military operations, in line with Taiwan’s Disaster Prevention and Protection Act. The teams, inspired by FEMA recommendations, are supported by the Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of National Defense.
2024/02/20 16:37
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Hou Yu-ih reiterates Taiwan independence opposition
Kuomintang’s presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih expressed his opposition to Taiwan’s independence and support for democratic freedom, rejecting "one country, two systems." During a debate, he criticized Democratic Progressive Party’s candidate Lai Ching-te for his vague policy toward China and questioned his remarks about sharing bubble tea with China’s president Xi Jinping. Hou emphasized that any consensus between Taiwan and China should be based on Taiwan’s Constitution and the basic cross-strait framework, clarifying that the 1992 Consensus does not imply recognition of "one country, two systems." He emphasized that the future of Taiwan should be decided by its 23 million citizens, engaging in dialogue under the constitutional framework to reduce risks. Hou also advocated for the development of Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities to maintain peace and suggested that cross-strait exchanges should start from the civil sector before moving to official government interactions to minimize risks.
2023/12/30 16:38
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Lee Hsi-min urges Taiwan to boost civil defense efforts
Explore how Lee Hsi-min, Taiwan’s former military chief, advocates for stronger civil defense and innovation in response to potential threats from China, emphasizing the need for social consensus and unity ahead of the presidential election.
2023/11/26 19:07
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Enoch Wu discusses the rise of civil defense in Taiwan
Explore the insights of Enoch Wu, founder of the Forward Alliance, on the emerging civil defense movement in Taiwan. Amid increasing tensions and challenges, Wu highlights the critical role of community resilience and preparation in national defense.
2023/11/25 19:13
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Tainan court sentences Lin Hsin-wu to double death penalty
The Tainan District Court has sentenced Lin Hsin-wu to death twice and deprived him of his civil rights for life for the murder of two police officers in 2022. Lin brutally killed Tainan City Police Bureau officers Tu Ming-cheng and Tsao Jui-chieh, using a spring knife and firearms while pursuing a suspected car thief. Despite defense arguments about Lin’s impaired behavioral control due to severe alcohol use disorder, the court dismissed them. Taiwan still practices capital punishment, and the issue of its abolition has become a focus of public debate. Currently, there are 38 inmates on death row in Taiwan awaiting execution.
2023/11/24 17:29
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New Taipei allocates NT$17M yearly for school volunteers
The New Taipei City Education Department has been allocating an annual budget of NT$17 million to subsidize volunteer activities at schools, including the purchase of guide and protective equipment. The department also ensures the safety of school volunteers by coordinating the procurement of insurance for them every year. This response comes after concerns were raised by New Taipei City Councilor Huang Shu-chun about the discrepancy between the budget for volunteer equipment and the actual number of volunteers. Huang pointed out that the current budget provides equipment for over 5,000 volunteers, despite an estimated 32,000 volunteers on the roster. Huang also compared the benefits granted to school social workers with those provided for police civil defense, neighborhood chiefs, and patrol teams. While school social workers receive an average of NT$495, the others receive a volunteer reward of NT$3,840. Huang emphasized the need to review and improve the system in order to address concerns about a potential reduction in volunteers and difficulties in recruitment and retention.
2023/11/22 17:06
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MND responds to call for arming Taiwanese citizens
The All-Out Defense Mobilization Agency, in collaboration with Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense and Ministry of the Interior, is working to enhance citizens’ defense capability in response to a legislator’s proposal to arm every citizen in Taiwan. This comes as the Republic of China faces frequent military exercises from mainland China, leading to increased tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Authorities pledge to adjust civil defense team grouping to achieve the concept of all-out defense.
2023/11/05 20:53