[The Epoch Times, 28 dicembre 2022](Reported by Epoch Times reporter Wu Minzhou, Taipei, Taiwan) Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen announced compulsory service on 27military servicewill be extended to one year, TaiwanMinistry of DefencelongQiu GuozhengOn the 28th, he invited the Yuan KMT legislative delegation. The US side questioned the policy of the Kuomintang lawmakerspressure，Qiu GuozhengHe replied that when the United States communicated with him, they only asked “Is 4 months enough?” but did not discuss it in depth. He reiterated that there was no pressure from the United States and the United States did not provide any guidance.
On the 28th, Qiu Guozheng went to the Legislative Yuan to explain the policy of resuming the one-year term of service to the opposition party. More than 10 lawmakers from the Kuomintang League attended to voice their concerns. Comprehensively improving the treatment and honor of soldiers .
Zeng Mingzong also warned that if the one-year military service administrative order is sent to the Legislative Yuan and changed to “censorship” by the Democratic Progressive Party group in these two days, the Kuomintang group will pursue political responsibility. the Ministry of National Defense must clarify to all the people and listen to the views of all walks of life related support structures to avoid social unrest.
Is the legislator Jiang Qichen concerned about how the one-year period of service is calculated? The legislator Fei Hongtai asked whetherUnited StatesPlaying chess driving behind your back? Lawmaker Liao Wanru also said he has not heard the Ministry of National Defense explain what is wrong with the current troop supply, and only evaluates the service term extension from the United States’ perspective. US defense outpost?
However, Qiu Guozheng clarified that the promotion of the adjustment of the service period to one year is not a few months, but a detailed review, and it is believed that adjustments are needed before implementation. Qiu Guozheng pointed out that there are no absolutely United StatespressureThe Republic of China National Army is not dominated by foreign countries. In some previous meetings and exchanges with the United States, it was natural to talk about building an army and preparing for war. The other side asked “Is four months enough?” but did not discuss it thoroughly.
He said the pressure the national army is facing can only be described as facing an abyss and walking on thin ice. The national army puts the country first and will not be dominated by foreign countries. President Tsai also said that I have not been pressured by the United States and that I have never been personally pressured by friends or foreign countries.United Statesgive guidance. The national army is the national army of the Republic of China and takes taxpayers’ money.
As for the choice to restore the 1-year service period, Qiu Guozheng said that it was because of the law, which is not 4 months or 1 year. If the law needs to be changed, it could be quite long. All beginning, it was hoped that, within capabilities, it would be rolled back to 1 year.
Ke Jianming: Restoring the one-year service period is an inevitable responsibility of the ruling party
Regarding the adjustment of the military service system, Ke Jianming, chief executive of the Democratic Progressive Party, said that, as President Tsai Ing-wen said, it was an extremely difficult decision, but as a ruling party , the interests of the country will always come first. After the August military exercise, the CCP’s threat to Taiwan has become more apparent. Recently, 71 military aircraft were sent to harass Taiwan within 24 hours, which aroused the increased vigilance of countries around the world.
Ke Jianming said that there are many voices in society who believe that the DPP has just suffered an election defeat and will not dare to touch the issue of military service again. However, as Vice President Lai Qingde said, “Only political parties that put national interests first can win the support of the people.” As the ruling party, it is an inevitable responsibility of the DPP to make decisions that are beneficial for the country.
Ke Jianming stressed that the DPP will continue to have a dialogue with society on this issue, and hopes that the people of Taiwan can support this decision, because the country belongs to all citizens and “peace depends on national defense and national defense it depends on all the people”. Finally, you mentioned the Latin adage “Si vis pacem, para bellum”, translated into Chinese as “If you want peace, you must first prepare for war”. This is the wisdom of the ancient Romans more than 1,600 years ago, which is worth pondering. ◇
Responsible editor: Yuzhen
