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All Taiwanese reservists now must undergo 14-day intensive training
Taipei, June 22 (CNA) Taiwan has scrapped its previous dual-track reservist training system, and all reservists are now required to undergo a 14-day intensive training program, according to a Ministry of National Defense (MND) report submitted to lawmakers on Monday.
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