Is Taiwan's military running out of soldiers at its most dangerous time?
Taiwan's military is facing a severe manpower crisis, with the number of active volunteer soldiers plunging from 164,000 in 2021 to 152,885 in mid-2024. Early discharges have surged, rising from 401 in 2020 to 1,565 in 2024. This crisis comes as the island nation grapples with its most dangerous security challenges yet with cross-strait tensions with China escalating
Taiwan's military is facing a severe manpower crisis, with the number of active volunteer soldiers plunging from 164,000 in 2021 to 152,885 in mid-2024. Early discharges have surged, rising from 401 in 2020 to 1,565 in 2024. This crisis comes as the island nation grapples with its most dangerous security challenges yet with cross-strait tensions with China escalating
