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Taiwan: Should women carry condoms in their emergency kits?

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.

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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