China, families urged to stockpile ‘daily necessities’

[Sampanviking]

You have all this on good authority...?

I do actually yes

[patman post]

You have all this on good authority...?

[Sampanviking]

Really do you expect China to use nukes?

The National Army of the Republic of China is a badly demoralized and under resourced organisation that is only at about 60% of its man power. The Upper Echelons of its Officers still identify as Chinese and do not support Independence, with several retired very senior officers having openly called for immediate re-unification over the last few years.

China is not going to launch a military operation unless separatists on the territory of the Republic of China declare Independence in contravention of the one China Principle as recognised in International Law and its highly unlikely that the National Army of the Republic of China would fight the PLA if they did declare Independence and are more likely to stage a coup and return to military rule on the Island as was the case until 1987.

[papasmurf]

To do with Taiwan? Hardly, why would people need to stock up for a military operation that would last no more than 48 hours?

Really do you expect China to use nukes?

[Sampanviking]

I have seen nothing to see that this is nothing more than it says.
They have the prospect of winter Covid outbreaks and hard lockdowns, plus a lot of the autumn vegetable crop in the north of the country was wiped out by floods leading to a doubling in veg prices nation wide. Meat is still the same price interestingly enough.

To do with Taiwan? Hardly, why would people need to stock up for a military operation that would last no more than 48 hours?

[papasmurf]

I confess I do have a store cupboard that at a pinch might last about 3/4 months and during the lockdown when I was shielded, it came in really handy.

I have had a "disaster," store for decades. I use what is nearing it's use by date and replace it.

[T00ts]

I confess I do have a store cupboard that at a pinch might last about 3/4 months and during the lockdown when I was shielded, it came in really handy.

[Streetwalker]

Its good advice . 

Having said that the Chinese probably didn't need reminding to do what they always do . Peoples around the world prepare a 'winter larder'. Its only us westerners with a Tesco on every corner that don't usually bother 

[Barry]

That scmp website provides a pop up wanting me to log in with my Google account. 
Ahem.
No
It's China.

[johnofgwent]

This looks worrying:-

China sparks fear about Taiwan tensions, food shortages after families urged to stockpile 'daily necessities' | South China Morning Post (scmp.com)

• China's Ministry of Commerce urged local authorities to stabilise food supply and families to stockpile daily necessities
• The notice ahead of winter and amid sporadic Covid-19 outbreaks sparked panic, with some linking it to war with Taiwan
• Published: 10:15pm, 2 Nov, 2021

A notice from the Chinese government that urged households to stock up on daily necessities ahead of winter in case of emergencies and food shortages has sparked widespread concern online.

The Ministry of Commerce told local authorities to stabilise food supply and prices, including for vegetables, meat and cooking oil in preparation for the coming cold months, according to the statement released on Monday evening.
"Families are encouraged to store a certain amount of daily necessities to meet the needs of daily life and emergencies," the ministry said.

It's only a worry if they find a way to steal our food.

[papasmurf]

This looks worrying:-

China sparks fear about Taiwan tensions, food shortages after families urged to stockpile 'daily necessities' | South China Morning Post (scmp.com)

• China's Ministry of Commerce urged local authorities to stabilise food supply and families to stockpile daily necessities
• The notice ahead of winter and amid sporadic Covid-19 outbreaks sparked panic, with some linking it to war with Taiwan
• Published: 10:15pm, 2 Nov, 2021

A notice from the Chinese government that urged households to stock up on daily necessities ahead of winter in case of emergencies and food shortages has sparked widespread concern online.

The Ministry of Commerce told local authorities to stabilise food supply and prices, including for vegetables, meat and cooking oil in preparation for the coming cold months, according to the statement released on Monday evening.
"Families are encouraged to store a certain amount of daily necessities to meet the needs of daily life and emergencies," the ministry said.