Armed Forces Day film also emphasizes improved living conditions in barracks

Military personnel to receive priority check-in beginning next month

Lai Ching-te attends commemoration ceremony in Taipei

Lai said military will receive better training, equipment, and care, becoming leaner, more modern fighting force

Taiwan has been strengthening its military capabilities in recent years

Taiwan's tallest building to display citizens' encouragement for service members

Chinas government released a statement asking offices to make efforts to honor veterans ahead of Aug. 1 to dissuade veteran groups from staging large protests