Taiwan's Defense Readiness
Taiwan faces a crisis in a television drama depicting a Chinese military blockade, highlighting real issues in Taiwanese defense readiness under President Lai Ching-te. Young Taiwanese are not responding to the call for military service, and the country is behind schedule in training reservists. The US is required to help Taiwan strengthen its defenses but is not committed to intervening in case of a Chinese attack. Taiwan must improve its training programs to deter China and prevent war. Public concern about conflict is rising in Taiwan.