re: Xi Jinping has commanded military to be capable of taking Taiwan by 2027

Taiwan needs to go all Swiss Army style in its military.

In 2003, the population of Switzerland was around 8 million. At times, when the Swiss population was in the four million range, they could field half a million trained and well armed men in a matter of hours thanks to the fact that troops keep their military arms, ammunition and gear at home.

Taiwan's population is about 24 million.

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The reform "Army XXI" was adopted by popular vote in 2003. It replaced the previous model "Army 95", reducing manpower from 400,000 to about 200,000 personnel, 120,000 receiving periodic military training and 80,000 reservists who have completed their total military training requirements.[7]

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