Taiwan to let women join reservist trainings for first time

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 17, 2023 7:25 pm

TAIPEI: Taiwan's military on Tuesday announced plans to include women in its reservist training for the first time this year, as the East Asian island tries to bolster its forces against threats from China.

Self-ruled, democratic Taiwan lives under the constant fear of a Chinese invasion, as Beijing claims Taipei as part of its territory to be taken one day, by force if necessary.

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