Taiwan extends compulsory military service amid mounting tensions with China

Conscripts will see the length of their service extended from four months to one year in plans to be outlined by Taiwan's president

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Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to one year amid mounting military tensions with China, the island's president has announced.

Under the plans due to come into effect in 2024, conscripts will undergo more intense training, including shooting exercises and combat instruction used by US forces. Conscripts will be tasked with guarding key infrastructure, enabling regular forces to respond more swiftly in the event of any attempt by China to invade.