Taiwan’s reservist training has long been mocked as a five-day break from work for participants. Photo: AFP
Taiwan’s reservist training has long been mocked as a five-day break from work for participants. Photo: AFP
Taiwan
China /  Politics

After Ukraine, more Taiwanese willing to fight for island, survey finds

  • The upswing in public support to defend Taiwan linked to the suffering from Russia’s invasion, analyst says
  • Government also appears to have more popular backing for changes to reservist training and mandatory military service

Lawrence Chung
Lawrence Chung

Updated: 8:06pm, 15 Mar, 2022

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Taiwan’s reservist training has long been mocked as a five-day break from work for participants. Photo: AFP
Taiwan’s reservist training has long been mocked as a five-day break from work for participants. Photo: AFP
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