China, which regards Taiwan as an integral part of its territory, does not officially rule out using force to regain control of the island.
The duration of conscription in Taiwan will extended to one yearcompared to the current four months due to the growing threats from China against him, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen announced on Tuesday. “As long as Taiwan is strong enough, it will remain the homeland of democracy and freedom around the world, not become a battlefield,” Tsai Ing-wen told a news conference.
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The authorities of Beijing, who regard Taiwan as an integral part of Chinese territory, do not officially rule out using force to regain control of the island, home to 23 million people. The island has faced renewed intimidation in recent months Chinawhich is carried out regularly military operations In the region. The Taiwanese government, which emerged from free elections, rejects claims to Chinese sovereignty.