China broadens military draft to include veterans and students amid tensions with Taiwan.

China has revised its conscription policy to include veterans and educated college students as priority draftees in case of war, a move that runs counter to traditional Western conscription practices. The changes are aimed at modernizing the People's Liberation Army and bolstering its combat effectiveness. China plans to implement a new standardized recruitment process to improve the physical, mental, and political assessments of recruits. The revisions come amid concerns over China's aggressive stance towards Taiwan, with Western defense officials warning of a possible invasion by 2027.