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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said Monday that Taiwan would extend the period of mandatory military service to counter rising tensions with China. Photo courtesy of Office of the President of Taiwan Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Taiwan is extending its compulsory military service from four months to one year amid increasing military tensions with China. Under the new plans, which will take effect in 2024, conscripts will undergo more intense training and will be tasked with guarding key infrastructure, enabling regular forces to respond more swiftly in the event of any attempt by China to invade. Advertisement "As long as Taiwan...
