Small Armies Can Beat Big Ones With ‘New Thinking,’ Taiwan President Tells Troops

The size of an army does not necessarily determine a country’s military strength, as proven by instances of smaller armies defeating larger opponents at various points in history, Taiwan’s president told his military leaders ahead of the island’s annual war games. “In history, there are many cases where the few win out over the many, and there are countless ways to win over old-fashioned enemies with new thinking,” Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in a speech to officers at the Taichung air base on July 8. Taiwan, despite being a small island, occupies a strategic position vital for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, rendering it “indispensable” for global security and prosperity, he added, according to a video released by his office....