Taiwan is not expecting an attack from China anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t preparing for one.
The self-ruling democracy about 100 miles off the coast of China has been strengthening its defenses in the face of growing threats from Beijing, which claims the island as its territory. Though China says it seeks “peaceful unification,” it has not ruled out the use of force against the island, which rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims.
Chiang said it was an “honor” to be a pilot for Taiwan and that he was focused on becoming as skilled in the air as possible. Trainee pilots like Chiang spend a year learning how to fly before they go to another base for three years of training in combat flying, after which they become full-fledged pilots. Many of them hope to one day fly the F-16 fighter jets sold to Taiwan by the United States, the island’s most important international backer.Republic of China Air Force Headquarters
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