The Financial Times disclosed that a US military delegation visited Taiwan last month to discuss how the US and Taiwan could cooperate to strengthen the national military.

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[Compilation of Sun Yuqing/Comprehensive Report] The British "Financial Times" disclosed on the 2nd that a US military delegation visited Taiwan in a low-key manner last December to evaluate the three armed forces of my country's army, navy and air force, and discussed the impact of US-Taiwan military cooperation on the country. military aid.

The report pointed out that the purpose of the visit of the U.S. military delegation is the same as President Tsai Ing-wen announced on the 27th of the same month that compulsory service would be restored to one year. They both hope to deter China from invading by strengthening the national military's combat power.

Taiwanese should prepare for Chinese threats

The Financial Times correspondent in Taiwan reported from Taipei that China has been threatening to subdue Taiwan by force for decades, but this threat has only really become a serious concern for Taiwan and the US authorities in recent years.

A U.S. official in Asia bluntly stated that the People’s Liberation Army not only possesses more advanced weapons, but also wholeheartedly develops the various capabilities needed to conquer Taiwan. “In view of this, if you are Taiwanese, you must face the reality and prepare quickly ".

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As the Communist Army's military operations around Taiwan have become more frequent, President Tsai has devoted more thought and resources to defense affairs than previous presidents, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine has accelerated the Tsai government's push for service reform.

However, "Taiwan Democracy Lab" military and cyber affairs consultant Liao Yanfen warned that the current reform measures only restore the national army to the level before 2008, and did not solve the problem of insufficient combat power of the national army. This is the core of deterrence power.

Another military analyst said frankly that although the Ministry of National Defense has promised to reform the training content, including canceling the spear spear technique and increasing the operation learning of modern weapons such as "javelin" and "javelin" missiles, the outside world doubts that the implementation is difficult.

The National Army's tactics are more than adequate, but it lacks strategic thinking ability

Experts such as former chief of staff Li Ximing have warned that the military should implement "asymmetric warfare" tactics, including setting up "homeland defense forces" similar to urban guerrillas, and fighting under a model with more decentralized command.

According to people familiar with the matter, the US military delegation that visited Taiwan last month also observed the same problem. "They saw that the Chinese military is capable at the tactical level, but lacks the ability to think strategically."

A U.S. official said Tsai told the public that defending the homeland requires all efforts and that "there will be more and more progress from now on."