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As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
Consultants say inquiries about overseas passports and property have doubled as Taiwan raises defense spending and expands civil-defense training.
- Many Taiwanese citizens are pursuing backup plans, including secondary passports and overseas investments, as immigration consultants report inquiries have doubled over the past two years amid geopolitical concerns.
- Beijing under leader Xi Jinping has adamantly pressed sovereignty claims through simulated blockades and live-fire drills, while the refrain 'Ukraine Today, Taiwan Tomorrow' has returned, emphasizing the island's vulnerability to potential attack.
- Residents are acquiring citizenship in Turkey and Vanuatu, purchasing property in Cambodia, and opening bank accounts in Singapore to distribute risk and diversify assets overseas.
- Taiwan's government has extended mandatory military service from four months to one year and created a committee to enhance civil defense, including issuing official guides for disaster scenarios.
- A 2025 Duke University survey found that 37% said they would 'go with the flow,' while 20% said they would resist or join the military, reflecting divided public sentiment on defense.
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As Taiwan steels its defences against China, some are hatching escape plans
In the face of growing Chinese military aggression, Taiwan has increased defence spending, extended mandatory conscription and revamped its combat exercises, signaling its determination to fight off a potential invasion.
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Total News Sources12
Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution92% Center
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