Housewives, students and retirees in Taiwan troop to weekend classes on modern warfare

Participants learning first aid at a course by Kuma Academy. The non-profit is one of several in Taiwan offering civil defence workshops. PHOTO: KUMA ACADEMY/FACEBOOK
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TAIPEI - Growing up, Taipei lawyer Joshua Tai was always aware that his home existed under the threat of a Chinese invasion.

But the 41-year-old never felt compelled to do something about it – until now. 

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