Office of the President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen The chairman announced that he would hold a dedication meeting on Tuesday morning National security. It will discuss issues related to reinforcement Civil defense of the island.
Citing government and party sources, the official Central Information Agency said on Monday that the government would announce the plan a day later. Extension of compulsory military service Four months to a year. The new system is expected to come into effect in 2024.
Taiwan gradually transitioned its military from a conscripted army to one dominated by volunteers Professional armyBut will increase confidence China Towards the island they consider their own, as well as Russian Invasion of UkraineIt sparked a debate about how to strengthen defenses.
China has increased in recent years Diplomatic pressure, militarily and economically for Taiwan to take over from Beijing. On the other hand, the Taiwanese government is only saying that Taiwanese They can decide their future and vow to defend the country if attacked.
On Monday, 47 Chinese warplanes were reported to have been intruded Informal boundary of maritime control between the PRC and Taiwan. Overall, China moved into this area 71 fighter jets and seven warships.
“This is in response to the current escalation and US and Taiwan provocationsChinese military said.
Beijing also argued that it was responding to “provocations” by officials Taipei And America. Tensions between Taiwan and the PRC rose after the August visit of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives. Nancy Pelosi on the island.
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