Taiwan's mandated military training has extended to a year, but some want even more

By Emily Feng

Published May 20, 2024 at 5:21 PM EDT

This year, Taiwan's young men face a new, extended one year military conscription. Those concerned about the island's security against China say the conscription isn't enough.

Emily Feng

Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.

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