Does Taiwan still have conscription?

Mandatory conscription in Taiwan began in 1951. By 1981, all conscripts were required to serve for two years. Over the next 27 years, service time was gradually reduced to one year. Conscription for men born after 1994 was shortened to four months in 2013.

How long is military service in Taiwan?

four months
The four months of military service in Taiwan are divided into five weeks of basic training and 11 weeks of specialized training at a military branch training center, which is usually near where recruits live.

When did Taiwan phase out conscription?

Between 2004 and 2007, two months were cut from mandatory military service each year, until a total of one year remained in 2008. Service time for men born after 1994 was cut to four months in 2013. The last group of mandatory conscripts were discharged in December 2018.

Does Taiwan recognize dual citizenship?

Taiwan permits dual citizenship. However, those becoming naturalized Taiwanese citizens must renounce the previous citizenship. Taiwanese citizens seeking to acquire another citizenship may do so. If you would like more information about Taiwanese citizenship, please contact us.

Does conscription help or hurt Taiwan’s Defense?

In the face of China’s rising military capability, conscription would arguably greatly contribute to Taiwan’s defense in term of both finance and deterrence. The AVF’s high human costs are a trade-off with funding for military investment, logistics, and training; conscription would leave more financial capacity in the defense budget.

Will Tsai Ing-wen’s DPP lead Taiwan to resume conscription?

The DPP’s majority in the legislative yuan, Tsai’s high popularity in the polls, as well as the “honeymoon” period between a new administration and the people could together form the political capital necessary to resume conscription for Taiwan’s various defense needs.

Is Taiwan’s military in a crisis?

As threats of military aggression from China grow, the island nation of Taiwan needs a credible military deterrent more than ever. But Taiwan’s military is in a crisis it can barely admit exists.

Does the Republic of China have conscription?

The Republic of China (Taiwan) has maintained a policy of conscription for all qualified males of military age since 1951. The Taiwanese government planned originally to end this policy in 2014, but abolishing conscription is quite controversial among Taiwanese society, and hence the government has not yet created a firm schedule for its abolition.