As China Rattles Sabers, Taiwan Asks: Are We Ready for War?

 

As China Rattles Sabers, Taiwan Asks: Are We Ready for War?

Ukraine’s stubborn resistance to invasion, and the help that has poured in as a result, has inspired Taiwan and made it rethink its military strategy.

Taiwan spends billions on fighter jets and submarines, yet its conscripts barely get enough ammunition for training. The mandatory military service is seen by many as too short, and the reservist program, insufficiently rigorous. The military is building a professional force, but has struggled to recruit and retain highly skilled soldiers.