Taiwan warned of widening ‘resilience gap’ in civil defences
- Posted on April 19, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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Taiwan faces critical vulnerabilities in its civil defense infrastructure, with experts warning about an expanding gap between current protection capabilities and evolving security threats. The assessment highlights disparities in preparedness across different regions and communities, raising concerns about population safety during potential emergencies. Government authorities are being urged to accelerate modernization efforts and ensure equitable resource distribution to strengthen nationwide resilience against emerging risks.