# Taiwan Tightens Military Exemption Rules

Taiwan is revising military exemption rules to reduce exemption rates and increase conscription. New standards lower height and BMI thresholds for exemption. Changes aim to address ongoing manpower shortages.

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3373011/raising-bar-taiwan-alters-draft-exemption-rules-add-thousands-armed-forces

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Original source: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3373011/raising-bar-taiwan-alters-draft-exemption-rules-add-thousands-armed-forces