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Taiwan extends mandatory military service to one year – BBC News

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has announced all men will be required to serve one year’s military service. The decision to extend the compulsory military service from four to 12 months comes amid growing tensions with China, which claims the self-ruled island as its territory. “Peace will not drop from the sky… Taiwan is on the front line of authoritarian expansion,” President Tsai said. The new…

China’s health service under pressure as Covid infections surge – BBC News

China is dealing with a new wave of coronavirus infections, following the country’s removal of its strict zero-Covid rules. Omicron is spreading rapidly and the health service is under strain, with reports of overcrowding in hospitals and retired medical staff returning to work. But establishing how big the outbreak is not easy, and there is scepticism about figures released by the authorities. Mass testing in…

K-pop fans weigh in as BTS member Jin begins military service

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube K-pop group BTS member Jin began his mandatory South Korean military service on December 13, 2022. The band’s other members will soon follow in his footsteps, leaving fans heartbroken and uncertain about the group’s future. Widely considered South Korea’s biggest-ever global phenomenon, BTS sparked debate on whether exemptions for celebrities should be allowed. Related story: BTS’…

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