Amid escalating tensions with China, Taiwan is ramping up its military preparedness and civilian defense measures. The self-ruled island has long lived under the shadow of a potential conflict with Beijing, which considers Taiwan a breakaway province. Recent military exercises by China in the Taiwan Strait and increasingly assertive rhetoric from Beijing have heightened concerns about a possible invasion. In response, Taiwan has intensified its military training, expanded its arsenal of weapons, and strengthened its civil defense infrastructure. Read: Top US Commander Outlines ‘Hellscape’ Resp…