China Threatens Taiwan, Taiwan Planned to Extend Compulsory Military Service

Due to China’s growing threats, Taiwan announced Tuesday that it will increase its mandatory military service for men from 4 months to 1 year. 

“China’s expansion continues to impact the international order, threatens regional peace and stability, and affects cross-strait relations,” Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said at a press conferenceTranslated from the English

Since 2013, men over 18 must serve four months in Taiwan’s military. This includes five weeks basic training. Prior to this, conscripts could have served for up to two decades. Service members will have to serve for one year and receive eight weeks of basic training starting in 2024. The Guardian reported.

Under the new plan the monthly pay of conscription soldiers will quadruple to $211 to $856.

“Only by preparing for war can we avoid war,” Tsai said.

China was founded in holding Drills were conducted in Taiwan’s waters, and joint military exercises were held with Russia August Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, has vowed to unify the Communist country and the self-governing islands nation. Chief of U.S. In October, Chief of U.S. Operations Adm. Mike Gilday warned that China might invade Taiwan in a matter of months

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