Taiwan Extends Mandatory Military Service, Citing Beijing Threat
- Tsai cited China’s expansionism when she announced decision
- China’s repeated tests of Taiwan defenses strain its military
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Taiwan announced it’s extending its compulsory military service to one year from the current four months, a signal to Beijing and Washington it is serious about defending itself.
President Tsai Ing-wen said at a press briefing Tuesday in Taipei that the change coming in 2024 was necessary to ensure international support and that China’s expansionism threatened regional stability.