Overview
- Distribution starts this week to more than 9.8 million households, with delivery scheduled to continue through January, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry.
- For the first time, the booklet tells civilians how to act if they encounter enemy soldiers and states that any claims of government surrender should be treated as false.
- The guide maps out risks from undersea cable sabotage, cyberattacks and unilateral no-fly declarations to vessel inspections and an all-out invasion.
- Authorities plan a print run of about 11 million copies, including 105,000 in English, with multilingual editions intended for foreign residents, consulates and media.
- Officials say Taiwan faces ongoing hybrid pressure from China, and the handbook adds practical steps such as one-week supply lists, go-bag tips, avoiding photos of military movements, leaving areas of nearby military activity and cybersecurity cautions about Chinese apps and some devices.