TAIPEI, Taiwan – Inspired by Ukraine's ability to fight back against Russia forces, Taiwanese civilians are signing up for combat readiness exercises. Dozens of private companies are offering classes on urban warfare and military first-aid as the island readies itself for potential conflict with China.

For Carl Kuo, China's intention to take Taiwan by military force looks and feels more real with each passing day.

"Turn on the news and almost every day you hear how tensions between China and Taiwan are escalating," Kuo, a Taiwanese business owner, told CBN News.

The 24-year-old Taipei native runs a small grocery shop in a popular market area of the city.

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