Taiwan is a vital island that is under serious threat

Taiwan's decision to extend military conscription reflects the threat of a possible Chinese invasion. With outsize importance in the world economy, Taiwan must demonstrate it has the will to resist.

April 16, 2023 . 2:21 PM

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Taiwan has extended military conscription to one year, with improved training, to prepare for possible war.
China considers Taiwan a renegade province and has threatened invasion for over 70 years.
Taiwan has outsize importance in the world economy, producing over 60% of semiconductors.
Taiwan's leaders know that a small country bullied by a bigger neighbour must demonstrate that it has the will to resist.
Taiwan's future depends on whether it can answer the difficult questions of who they are, how they relate to China and if they should ever fight.