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Ground force reservists participate in Taiwan's new reservist training programme.

PHOTO: TAIWAN'S MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE AND MILITARY NEWS AGENCY

Katherine Wei

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TAIPEI - Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Taiwanese government has been discussing and carrying out plans to boost the island's self-defence capabilities.
There are worries that a similar situation may arise here with China, which regards Taiwan as a renegade province that it plans to take back by force if necessary.
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