Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Warns China Preparing Invasion Amid Rising PLA Air Activity

Amid rising tensions over a potential Chinese invasion, Taiwan is actively preparing its civilian and military population for possible conflict. Civil defense volunteers in Taiwan are undergoing close-quarter combat training using airsoft guns to enhance readiness against an invasion, highlighting the grassroots level of preparation. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu emphasized that China is preparing to invade and acknowledged that Taiwan alone cannot fully defend against the massive Chinese military, underscoring the importance of U.S. support for regional stability and semiconductor security. The increased activity of China's People’s Liberation Army, including the simultaneous deployment of its two aircraft carriers into the Western Pacific, has intensified fears and urgency in Taiwan's defense efforts. Analysts and media have explored various invasion scenarios and the potential for a broader conflict involving the U.S., considering Taiwan's strategic importance in global semiconductor production. These developments are reflected in both on-the-ground training exercises and cultural portrayals of conflict, illustrating Taiwan’s heightened state of alert and preparation.