The Liberty Times Editorial: Preparing for the worst scenarioSeveral incidents that occurred within the space of a week have shown just how rapidly things can change in Taiwan. First there was a major power outage on May 13, causing rolling blackouts that affected 4 million users throughout the nation. Although panic buying of daily necessities was short-lived, concern over a potential outbreak was pressing on everyone’s minds. Our effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic thus far can be attributed to the lessons we learned fighting the SARS epidemic 17 years ago. There are also concerns within the international community over Taiwan’s security, given continued military harassment by China.

Source: Taipei Times May 24, 2021 15:56 UTC