A notice sent from the Commerce Ministry advised citizens to stock up in case of emergency but did not clarify that they were referring to a COVID-19 lockdown.
China has recommended that citizens purchase and store supplies in case of an emergency, sparking speculation and stockpiling, the Associated Press reported.
According to local Chinese media, the Commerce Ministry posted a notice on November 1 suggesting that citizens stock up on vegetables, rice, noodles, cooking oil, and other necessities. Although the government did move quickly to reduce fears, rumors began to circulate online about a possible escalation with Taiwan.
The tensions between the two countries have been heightening. According to AP, China has been sending more warplanes near the island nation amid the U.S. beginning to sell arms to Taiwan. However, analysts and Chinese citizens do not predict that war is coming to either country. Despite this hesitancy, rumors regarding a potential escalation spread throughout social media and prompted many to begin mass purchasing and hoarding supplies. Stores have also started posting messages on their windows asking customers to purchase a reasonable amount of goods. These messages also urge consumers not to listen to unfounded rumors online.
"I do not believe that the country wants to send a signal to the public at this time through a notice from the Commerce Ministry that people need to 'hurry up and prepare for war,'" wrote Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of the Chinese newspaper
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