As China flexes its military muscles, everyday citizens in Taiwan are preparing for war | ABC News

In less than a fortnight, Taiwanese voters will go to the polls, and a major issue on their minds is how the self-governed island deals with its increasingly aggressive neighbour.
In his New Year's address, the Chinese President repeated his commitment to so-called 'reunification' of China and Taiwan.
With Taiwan's military only a tenth the size of China's, increasing numbers of Taiwanese people are taking matters into their own hands, turning to private academies which offer civil defence training.
Organisers say demand for these courses is increasing, but more needs to be done to encourage ordinary people to get prepared.
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