China has stepped up its military harassment of Taiwan in recent years and the president of the democratic island has been reviewing military capability since 2020.
Taiwan is preparing to extend the length of compulsory military service from four months to one year, according to a senior government official.
The meeting, called by Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen, is expected to look at ways to boost the island's defence capability in the face of growing pressure from China.Reuters' source said:"China's various unilateral behaviours have become a major concern for regional security."
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