Taiwan tensionsTaiwan 'tabletop' war game sets stage for population-wide preparedness
Security insider says Taipei aims to work with other countries, private sector
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visits a military base in response to recent Chinese drills, in Taoyuan on Oct. 18. His government is stepping up plans to enhance preparedness at all levels of society. © Reuters
THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer
December 30, 2024 13:00 JST
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's first "tabletop" war game held late last week was part of a concerted effort to enhance defensive preparedness that will continue into 2025, with Taipei seeking to work with like-minded partners, according to a senior Taiwanese security official.