China Taiwan Network, December 28th: ​​Taiwan’s compulsory military service system, which has always attracted the attention of the island’s society, finally made a decision on the 27th. Under pressure from the United States, Tsai Ing-wen announced that the military service would

China Taiwan Network reported on December 28 that Taiwan’s compulsory military service system, which has always attracted the attention of the island’s society, finally made a decision on the 27th. Under pressure from the United States, Tsai Ing-wen announced that the military service would be extended to one year. It will apply to Taiwanese men of military age born after New Year’s Day in 2005. According to Taiwanese media reports, some young people on the island believe that the one-year extension is a waste of time. Taiwan’s education authorities have proposed supporting “3+1” measures, that is, relaxing the restrictions on obtaining credits in college, so that young people who need to serve in the military can complete the credits in three years and join the army in their senior year. However, this measure has not been approved by young people on the island. Some college students said that they would rather study hard for four years. Hua Jingqun, acting head of the internal affairs department of

station, explained that the so-called "supporting measures" are aimed at relaxing the upper limit of credits per semester and allowing students to take courses during the winter and summer vacations. Three years of courses and one year of military service will lead to retirement and immediate entry into the workplace. Based on the current 128 credits for university graduation on the island, it would take 4 years to complete the course and require 32 credits per academic year. If it is compressed into 3 years, it would take 42 to 43 credits per year.

However, students on the island responded indifferently to this "supporting measure". A college student said, "If I don't think I can do it within 3 years, I will still choose to finish it in 4 years and then serve as a soldier for another year. I still have to serve as a soldier for one more year and one less year. I still have to complete the course. I should spend more time fixing things instead of cramming things together and learning them casually." (Editor/Zhang Ling Reviewer/Li Botao)