Ministry of National Defense: The More the DPP Authorities Shout "National Defense for All," the More "No One Will Fight"
On the afternoon of July 30, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Major General Jiang Bin, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered reporters' questions.
Reporter: According to reports, based on data released by Taiwan's defense department, by 2025, over 4,000 volunteer personnel in the Taiwan military would rather pay high penalties to retire early, with total compensation reaching 920 million New Taiwan dollars, and the highest individual penalty exceeding 20 million New Taiwan dollars. What is your comment on this?
Jiang Bin: This is no longer news. The more the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities shout "national defense for all," the more "no one is willing to fight," because more and more people in Taiwan see through the DPP's nature of seeking "independence" and provoking conflict, harming Taiwan and its people. We should unite as compatriots across the strait, uphold national righteousness, firmly oppose "Taiwan independence" separatism, jointly maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations, and create a bright future for national reunification and national rejuvenation.
Over 4000 Taiwanese military volunteers are set to retire early by 2025, incurring significant penalties totaling 9.2 billion New Taiwan Dollars. The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson criticized the Democratic Progressive Party for its policies, suggesting that public dissatisfaction is leading to a decline in military commitment. The situation reflects broader political tensions regarding Taiwan's independence and defense strategies.
- Over 4000 Taiwanese military volunteers are opting for early retirement by 2025.
- Total compensation for early retirement is estimated at 9.2 billion New Taiwan Dollars.
- The highest individual penalty for early retirement exceeds 20 million New Taiwan Dollars.
- The spokesperson criticized the DPP government for its handling of defense and independence issues.