For many in Taiwan, the Russian assault on Ukraine hits close to home because of parallels with their own situation. Taiwan officials caution that war in the Taiwan Strait, the 100-mile-wide corridor between China and Taiwan, is not imminent. Some Taiwanese islands experienced intermittent shelling by Chinese forces through the 1970s. It has also highlighted concerns about the quality of training in Taiwan’s military, which requires most men to do four months of service. AdvertisementSome Taiwanese soldiers in Ukraine say the most important skill is one that’s difficult to learn outside a real conflict.

Source: Washington Post July 03, 2022 22:56 UTC