The first group of new recruits arrived in Taiwan’s western city of Taichung on Thursday to begin their one-year mandatory military service. This extension comes as part of President Tsai Ing-wen’s plan to strengthen the self-ruled island’s defenses in response to China’s growing aggression. Previously, the mandatory military service period in Taiwan was four months,…
In her New Year’s address, President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan emphasized the need for the island’s relations with China to be determined by the “will of the Taiwanese people.” This statement comes amidst concerns that Beijing is attempting to interfere in Taiwan’s upcoming election, where a new president and government will be chosen. President Tsai…
In his annual New Year’s Eve address, Chinese President Xi Jinping restated his position on Taiwan, emphasizing that it would “surely be reunified” with China. The issue of Taiwan has long been a contentious one, with both China and Taiwan holding different perspectives on its status and future. China considers Taiwan as an integral part…
