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

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.

Copyright 2024 NPR

Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.

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