Taiwan has extended its mandatory military services for all its citizens to one year from four months amid continued military provocations by China. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said that "China's ...
Taiwan extends mandatory military service to combat Chinese threat
President Tsai Ing-wen announced men would be required to serve one year in the military, citing Chinese aggression that raises concerns about combat readiness.
Robert Charles on China sending warplanes, ships to Taiwan: ‘This is a distraction’
Former Assistant Secretary of State Robert Charles joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the move and why it would be a 'disaster' if China invaded the island.
Taiwan Leader Says TSMC’s Overseas Expansion Reflects Prowess
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China Sends Wave of Warplanes Near Taiwan
The maneuvers came a day after President Biden signed a defense-policy bill that would authorize up to $10 billion in military assistance to Taipei.
Japan to Deploy Missile Defence Unit in Yonaguni, Near Taiwan – Jiji
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers stand at the entrance gate of their Yonaguni base on Japan's westernmost inhabited Yonaguni Island in Yonaguni, Okinawa prefecture, October 26, 2021. REUTERS/Issei Kato/Files Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Ministry of Defence will deploy a surface-to-air missile defence unit in Yonaguni Island,
Blockchain gets religion? Taiwan temple mints NFTs
The Dajia Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung city organises an annual 300-kilometre nine-day pilgrimage with a statue of the goddess that draws hundreds of thousands of followers. The pilgrimages and ...
Taiwan extends mandatory military service period to counter China threat
Taiwan will extend the period of mandatory military service for all eligible men from four months to a year amid rising threats from China, President Tsai Ing-wen said at a news conference in Taipei ...
Taiwan to extend military conscription to one year, citing threat from China
Beijing has been ramping up pressure on the island it claims as its own, prompting Taiwan officials to increase compulsory service from four months starting in 2024.
US Blasts China’s Military Drills Near Taiwan as ‘Provocative’
The Biden administration criticized Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan this week as “provocative,” insisting it will continue helping the government in Taipei defend itself.Most Read from ...
Taiwan to extend compulsory military service, official says, as China shows air power
A plan to extend compulsory military service in Taiwan to one year from the current four months will be announced on Tuesday, a senior government official said, as the island deals with rising Chinese ...
Taiwan to extend compulsory military service on China threat -government source
Taiwan will announce on Tuesday a plan to extend compulsory military service to one year from the current four months, according to a senior government official, as the island deals with rising ...
Taiwan to extend compulsory military service -official media
Taiwan will announce on Tuesday a plan to extend compulsory military service to one year from the current four months, according to a senior government official, as the island deals with rising ...
China sends 71 warplanes and 7 ships toward Taiwan in 24 hours
The aggression toward the self-ruling democracy, which Beijing claims as its territory, came after the Chinese government objected to a U.S. defense spending bill.
Your Tuesday Briefing: China Menaces Taiwan
China sent a record number of military aircraft to menace Taiwan on Sunday and into Monday morning, a signal that Beijing wants to maintain pressure on Taiwan even as some tensions between China and the U.
Chiang tells staff to ‘just do it’ on first day as mayor
He said he would through this week continue the 7:30am daily meetings established by former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲). After the meeting, Chiang encouraged Taipei City Hall staff to work together, ...