Former U.S. Department of Defense official Hu Zhendong stated that in light of cross-strait tensions, Taiwanese citizens should be adequately prepared by emulating Israel's concept of national defense. He believes they should learn first aid in advance and remain vigilant to suspicious behaviors around them, as seemingly harmless actions may indicate enemy intelligence gathering. Furthermore, he emphasized the need to prepare sufficient food and energy resources to withstand potential threats.

Tony is confident that the CCP will not be able to defeat Taiwan, but internal traitors represent a critical weakness. Regarding the 2025 national defense review, he suggested enhancing publicity and encouraging young people to enlist to address personnel shortages. He also shared his experience as an observer during the Han Guang exercise, noting that U.S. military advisors merely observed without interfering and ultimately compiled their feedback for reference to the Taiwanese military.