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1. Taiwan officially begins a one-year compulsory military service following the extension from four months due to rising tensions with China.
   2024-01-25 21:13:00 (First version)
2. Taiwan officially begins extending their compulsory military service from four months to one year amid increased tensions with China.
   2024-01-26 11:13:12 (Update)
3. Taiwan officially begins extending its compulsory military service from four months to one year, amid increased tensions with China.
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