China News Service, September 27. According to Taiwan's "Central News Agency" report, in response to the island community's concern about the issue of the extension of the compulsory military service period, Qiu Guozheng, the head of the defense department of the Taiwan authorities, said on the 27th that after careful consideration, there are currently some eyebrows. A conclusion is expected by the end of the year.
On the 27th, Li Dewei, a "legislator" of the Kuomintang, asked whether the compulsory military service period was extended to one year?
Qiu Guozheng said that the extension of the compulsory military service period is related to the rights and interests of young people, so the defense department is very careful consideration.
DPP "legislator" Lin Junxian also paid attention to the issue of the extension of the compulsory service period when questioning today.
In this regard, Su Zhenchang, the head of Taiwan's administrative agency, said that whether the service period should be extended, not only the defense department is involved, whether the service period should be extended, how long it will be extended, where and what to train. The profession of the defense sector; on the other hand, it also involves the cognition and preparation of other relevant sectors, as well as various aspects of society as a whole.
Lin Junxian pointed out that if the service period is extended, it will affect the draftee and parents, including life planning such as studying and employment, so be prepared. If you want to extend the service period, there should be a certain notice period.
In this regard, Qiu Guozheng replied that the notice period is indeed stipulated, and it can only be implemented one year after the announcement.