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Taiwan Targets Blood-Bag Production as China Steps Up Pressure
Taiwan aims to start producing its own blood bags — a key item for saving lives on the battlefield — adding to signs President Lai Ching-te is stepping up preparations for a potential conflict with China.
The Health Ministry has been working closely with other government agencies, including the National Security Council, to enhance Taiwan's medical preparedness for emergencies, Deputy Health Minister Lin Ching-yi told Bloomberg News. Strengthening domestic production capacity for key medical supplies, including blood bags, is a part of the strategy, she said, as was ensuring that imports of medical supplies were secure.
