Without clearer communication and listening to the Taiwanese community at home, Australia might only recognise a crisis with China once it is too late.

An analysis of Australia's preparedness and messaging on Taiwan has warned the country is not equipped to provide an effective response should tensions escalate in the region.

Balancing our economic ties with China while supporting the status quo of Taiwan as an independent nation is one of the key security challenges in our region.

But a report released on Friday from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says government departments are not collaborating well enough with businesses and the community to prepare for a crisis.

Should China decide to escalate conflict, there is a real risk Australia might not even realise the environme

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