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Taiwan: extended military service
In Taiwan, military service was extended to one year, compared to four months previously. A precautionary measure to face a possible attack from China.
(Franceinfo)
In Taiwan, military service was extended to one year, compared to four months previously. A precautionary measure to face a possible attack from China.
They are the first conscripts of 2024: 670 Taiwanese. They are the first class to go under the flag for a year, compared to four months previously. “At first, when I received the paper, I was nervous, but now that I’m on base, I find it’s better than I thought. The officers aren’t as scary as they seem. ‘one says “explained one of them.
The Chinese threat
On the program: advanced combat training, then deployment to a military base or in the administration. “The increase in duration is part of an overall plan to adjust our national defense. The main reason, of course, is the enemy threat.” The enemy: Beijing. China threatens to annex Taiwan, and increases demonstrations of force around the island.
