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Taiwan Urged to Bolster Civil Defense Amid Blockade Threat

4/19/2026

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Experts at a two-day tabletop exercise in Taipei warn that Taiwan must urgently improve its civil defense and energy strategy to prepare for a blockade.
The exercise simulated a 2030 scenario, revealing vulnerabilities in Taiwan’s energy and social systems amid shifting global alliances.
Alexander Huang Chieh-cheng, a lead convenor, said a growing resilience gap exists because military hardware has strengthened while critical infrastructure remains at risk.

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Experts at a two-day tabletop exercise in Taipei warn that Taiwan must urgently improve its civil defense and energy strategy to prepare for a blockade.
The exercise simulated a 2030 scenario, revealing vulnerabilities in Taiwan’s energy and social systems amid shifting global alliances.
Alexander Huang Chieh-cheng, a lead convenor, said a growing resilience gap exists because military hardware has strengthened while critical infrastructure remains at risk.