According to Taiwan media reports on March 29, the situation on the cross-strait is tense, and Taiwan may restore the one-year conscription system. Although the Taiwan military said that the case has not yet been decided, many male college students in Taiwan have considered taking a leave of school to join the army first to avoid the extension of military service affecting future career plans; there are also male soldiers (men who have not served in the military but can serve in the military) who were tragically thought of by their elders. They should use the winter and summer vacations to join the army in their freshman year, but they did not go, and now they regret it.
It is reported that the Taiwan military plans to extend the four-month compulsory period to one year. Many families have recently visited graves early on Qingming Festival and chatted with their families. Whether to be a "big-headed soldier" early has become a hot topic among young boys. A junior student born in the 2000s said that when he was in his freshman year, he received a notice from the city government's soldiers, asking him to use the winter and summer vacations to join the army, and he would not have to join the army after graduation. However, he wanted to wait for graduation before talking about it, and now he regrets it very much, "If he didn't join the army at the beginning, he might have to be a soldier in the future."
A senior student said that if he was taken this semester or had insufficient elective credits, he planned to take a leave of school and go to join the army first, so as not to be a soldier in vain at that time. A male college student named Zhang from the north said that a professor announced yesterday that a classmate would not come to class after leaving school because he had to be a soldier for 4 months in advance.
Chen Xinhong, head of the Military Service Section of Tainan Civil Affairs Bureau, said that the policy has not been determined yet, and even if it is determined, it will not be implemented after one year. At present, the number of people who want to join the army in advance has not exploded; in October every year, the authorities will announce that those who want to complete military service in stages will register and draw lots in two summer vacations. It is estimated that this year may be more popular. The winning rate in previous years is about 50%, which may be reduced this year.
The instructor of Chiayi University said that the policy is not clear yet and it is not certain which year it will start, but recently 1 or 2 students from the Minxiong Campus asked about the second phase of military training. successful university registration group said that there is no increase in the number of students taking leave at present.
Regarding the extension of the service period, students have two polar opinions. Supporters believe that it is "fulfilled obligations" from the perspective of "defending Taiwan", and being a soldier can learn group life and socialization, which is a rare experience in life; opponents are worried that it will affect job hunting planning, work too hard or lack of training efficiency.
Kaohsiung UniversityChen male college student said that those who want to hide from military service will naturally try to change to substitute service or join the army before the reform; the length of the service period is not the biggest focus, and attention should be paid to whether military training caters to the current international situation and war form, and even whether young people can cultivate their skills.
spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council previously stated in response to the inquiry that we are willing to create broad space for the peaceful reunification of , but we will never leave any space for all forms of "Taiwan independence" separatist activities. National sovereignty and territorial integrity are above all else. If the DPP authorities continue to indulge in the dream of "relying on external affairs to seek independence" and "using martial arts to seek independence" and dare to take risks, the various lies they weave and boast about will be wiped out in an instant. We hope that the majority of Taiwanese compatriots will recognize their interests, reject the DPP authorities' coercion and deception, and resolutely draw a clear line with the "Taiwan independence" forces.
