TAIPEI, TAIWAN - 19 OCTOBER: Children in soldier costumes during a Taiwanese Marine Corps simulation training camp, in Taipei, Taiwan, on October 19, 2024. The program, which includes training with mock grenades, mortars, and firearms, as well as physical exercises, is organized by a civilian group. According to local media, the initiative aims to foster patriotism and instill values centered on national defense and public safety. Meanwhile, various civilian organizations like Kuma Academy across Taiwan have been offering courses on disaster preparedness, first aid, and military-style tactical training, amid increasing China’s large-scale military drills and China's military exercises around Taiwan. Daniel Ceng / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM