Taiwan weighs extending compulsory military service beyond 4 months

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Answering lawmakers' questions in Parliament, Mr Chiu said that proposals to extend military service were still under consideration, and that there would"definitely" be a plan put forward this year.

Answering lawmakers' questions in Parliament, Mr Chiu said that proposals to extend military service were still under consideration, and that there would"definitely" be a plan put forward this year.

Taiwan's military is dwarfed by that of China's, but strategists hope superior training could help give them the edge in a conflict. The government is also working on a programme to reform reservist training.

 

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