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Taiwan: Should women carry condoms in their emergency kits?

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Yuchen Li in Taipei
May 15, 2025

In response to escalating military threats from China, Taiwan has bolstered its civil defence efforts. A civil defence group's suggestion that women include condoms in their emergency kits has sparked controversy.

As tensions between China and Taiwan continue to simmer, women online are discussing how best to protect themselves in case of a conflict.

While feminine hygiene products are often part of a standard emergency kit, one civil defense group has recommended that women carry condoms. The suggestion has sparked a debate on violence against women and how best to protect oneself.

Yuchen Li East Asia correspondent covering China and Taiwan