Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday the island's mandatory four-month military service for men will be extended to one year from January 2024, as part of efforts to beef up its defense amid increasing military pressure from China.The island democracy decided to transition from a conscription-based military during the government of Tsai's predecessor, President Ma Ying-jeou, who took a China-friendly position.While the transition to a voluntary force occurred in 2018, men aged 18 and older were still required to serve for four months, leading to criticism that the relatively short ser…READ FULL ARTICLE
