The Chinese Communist Party has been eyeing Taiwan with increasing aggression in recent years, leading to the island nation increasing its military strength in preparation for any potential attack. The looming threat of a Chinese military invasion of Taiwan looms large over the island nation, driving the government to increase its military capabilities and create a more diverse, capable fighting force.
Since the Chinese Communist Party came to power in 1949, China has constantly threatened Taiwan with the possibility of a military invasion. China claims the small island nation of people as its own, despite Taiwan’s insistence that it is an independent country and does not belong to China.
This week, Taiwan announced plans to include women in its militiamen training program. Around 200 voluntary female reservists are planned to be part of a new batch of recruits, to bolster the island’s defense against increasingly hostile threats from China. The program aims to improve the overall quality of its armed services and to allow the nation to respond to any potential attack. This reflects the government’s overall strategy of taking all possible measures to deter any aggression from Beijing.
Despite claiming sovereignty over the island, Taiwan has wedged itself away from its Communist neighbor, focusing instead on democratic values such as freedom of speech and its own unique identity. Regions more broadly need to show support for Taiwan and its important contributions to democracy and its values. While the Chinese Communist Party continues to impose its military might throughout the region, the people of Taiwan are showing a united stand of courage in their battle against Beijing.
