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Lifeline or trash? Taiwan safety guide sparks fierce debate amid Beijing threat

AdvertisementTaiwanChinaPoliticsUpdated Taiwan safety guide sparks fierce debate amid Beijing’s mounting military pressure‘Little orange book’ sent to nearly 10 million households advises on survival response, but many question its cost and value
Reading Time:5 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPLawrence Chungin TaipeiPublished: 10:00am, 6 Dec 2025Taiwan’s updated crisis and war survival guide has ignited fierce political debate, hailed by officials as a lifeline amid Beijing’s mounting military pressure but blasted by critics as costly propaganda prompting fear rather than readiness.Mass distribution of In Case of Crisis: Taiwan’s National Public Safety Guide – quickly dubbed the “little orange book” – began late last month, targeting 9.83 million households.
The 29-page comic-style publication explains how to stockpile food and water, locate shelters and identify signs of escalating threats to the public, ranging from cyberattacks to a full-scale military assault.
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UAE public school registration opens for 2026–27 academic year: Eligibility rules and how to apply

UAE public school registration opens February 9 for 2026–27 academic year, Ministry of Education announces/Representative Image Parents planning to place their children in UAE public schools next academic year will have a fixed window to complete enrolment, as the Ministry of Education opens registration from 9 February to 6 March 2026. Officials said applications will be accepted only during this period, with no extensions planned.Who can apply
Registration is open to Emirati citizens and eligible students across the public school system. The ministry stressed that early registration allows schools to prepare properly for the year ahead, from classroom distribution and staffing to textbooks and transport services, helping ensure a smooth start from the first day of term.Admission ages for the 2026–27 intake
Applications will be processed in line with the updated age policy for entry levels:Kindergarten 1 (KG1): Children born between 1 January and 31 December 2022, aged fourKindergart..

What are Hong Kong Legco election candidates prioritising in their manifestos?

AdvertisementLegislative Council election 2025Hong KongPoliticsWhat are Hong Kong Legco election candidates prioritising in their manifestos?The Post reviews the manifestos of all 161 candidates for December 7 poll, but only 38 contenders offer versions in English
Reading Time:4 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPMatthew ChengPublished: 8:30am, 17 Nov 2025Integration with mainland China and boosting Hong Kong’s sluggish economy have dominated the manifestos of candidates contesting functional and Election Committee constituencies in the Legislative Council election, while those running for directly elected seats have prioritised livelihood concerns, the Post has found.
AdvertisementA check by the Post of all 161 candidates’ manifestos on the government’s election website also found that only 38 of them, or 23 per cent, provided English versions.
Of the 161 hopefuls competing in the December 7 poll, 60 are contesting the 30 seats in the sector-based functional constituencies, while another 50..