00:00Military reservists in Taiwan will now have to undergo more intensive training after competing compulsory military service.
00:07Taiwan's Defense Ministry has scrapped a dual-track system for reservists introduced in 2022.
00:14Under that system, reservists could choose between multiple shorter training stints or a more intensive 14-day program over an
00:22eight-year period.
00:23Since January, all reservists have been placed on the 14-day track and may be called up for up to
00:29four times for training.
00:31The Defense Ministry says the reforms are meant to boost combat readiness and support active-duty troops.
00:37It's also reviewing changes that would make training mandatory for discharged servicewomen.
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