Taiwan military think tank scholar Shu Xiaohuang. (Photo source: China Review News Agency)
Shu Xiaohuang, an associate researcher at the Taiwan Military Think Tank and the Institute of Mainland Political, Military and Operations Concepts of the Institute of Defense and Security, pointed out at the Deep Green Group Forum on the 25th that if Taiwan wants to strengthen its self-defense capabilities to become " Hedgehog Island ", it must have precise strike weapons, which requires strong intelligence monitoring and investigation capabilities. These require professional training. If the military service is extended from the current 4 months to 1 year, at least professional training can be done, but the premise is to do effective training.
Shu Xiaohuang said that some Ukraine compared it with Taiwan. In terms of military terms, in recent years, including the West, they have suggested that Taiwan strengthen "self-defense" and turn Taiwan into a "heedgehog island". The Trump era has also gradually provided relatively long-range weapons, which can at least attack mainland warships on Taiwan Strait . The military also has the Xiongfeng series of improved missiles. However, although Taiwan has the natural barrier of the Taiwan Strait, the mainland is also trying to make breakthroughs. Moreover, there are drones and are still strengthening its projection capabilities, so Taiwan still needs to strengthen its military strength, especially precision weapons.
Shu Xiaohuang pointed out that to strengthen precise weapons, we must have strong intelligence monitoring and investigation capabilities. Whether it is operating precision weapons or intelligence monitoring and investigation capabilities, professional talents are needed. This involves the issue of military service period. In fact, Taiwan has never given up on the conscription system . Currently, the military service period is only 4 months, and professional training cannot be carried out. If the service period is too short, it will cause the phenomenon of retirement after just learning professional operations. It can only be used as a supplementary infantry. Now we are discussing extending military service. If the military service is 1 year, at least professional training can be carried out, but the premise is to do effective training.
