Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Taiwan Official Calls China 'Troublemaker' Amid Defense Handbook Distribution
Taiwan is giving a special book to all its people to help them be ready for different kinds of problems, like natural disasters or even if China tries to take over.
A important Taiwanese person said China is causing trouble in the area.
China doesn't like this book and says it's lying.
Taiwan and Japan are supporting each other because of this.
Taiwan distributes civil defense handbook to prepare citizens for crises, including potential Chinese invasion
Handbook includes instructions on encountering enemy soldiers and debunking surrender claims
Taiwanese official criticizes China as the regional troublemaker
China denounces handbook as 'full of lies and distortions'
Taiwan and Japan express support for each other amid China tensions
- Who
- Taiwanese officials and citizens, Chinese government
- What
- Distributing civil defense handbook, criticizing China, expressing support
- When
- September (handbook unveiling), October (official's statement)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Why
- To prepare citizens for crises, to respond to Chinese pressure and tensions
Taiwan's Stance
China's Stance
Handbook Purpose
Taiwan's Stance
Preparing citizens for crises
China's Stance
Intimidating and coercing Taiwanese people
- Handbook Title
- Civil Defense Handbook
- Taiwanese Official
- Lin Fei-fan, Deputy Secretary-General of Taiwan’s National Security Council
- Chinese Response
- Denounced the handbook as 'full of lies and distortions'
- Taiwan-Japan Support
- Expressing support for each other on social media