Talk:Conscription in the Republic of China

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[edit] Verification requested

If anyone has more info on the physical exam standards and how they are used to classify reserve service from active duty service it would be greatly appreceated. -Loren

[edit] Re: Service Options

I always thought alternative service (替代役) was longer than military service in Taiwan, that's how I edited the main consciption article. Was I wrong?

Alan

I'm not sure... according to a friend in alternative its 16 months. Still trying to verify the military part. NCA says its 16 months for military service as well. [1] -Loren 09:22, 7 January 2006 (UTC)

David: Is it possible to avoid conscription because I am the main bread-winner in the family, or are there other any reasons that I can do so —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 220.228.21.253 (talk • contribs) .

[edit] Re: Violations of the Geneva Conventions

I suggest that some information be added to the effect that military conscription in Taiwan is a violation of the Geneva Conventions.

Oct. 25, 1945 marked the beginning of the military occupation of Formosa and the Pescadores. In the post-war San Francisco Peace Treaty, the territorial sovereignty of these areas was not awarded to the Republic of China. Hence, Taiwan remains as occupied territory.

In this regard, paragraphs 1 and 4 of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, (12 August 1949), Article 51 are relevant --

(1) The Occupying Power may not compel protected persons to serve in its armed or auxiliary forces. No pressure or propaganda which aims at securing voluntary enlistment is permitted.

(2) In no case shall requisition of labour lead to a mobilization of workers in an organization of a military or semi-military character. (GC, art. 51.)

If this has become an issue raised by anything other than an extreme fringe on the island and there are sources to back up this becoming an issue, then I am all for it. Otherwise, it should stay out because Wikipedia is not the place to promote fringe theories. (see the undue weight policy for more details.)Ngchen 05:16, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Draft Dodging?

I'm a dual citizen of both Taiwan and the U.S., soon to be 18 and have lived in the U.S. for most of my life. I don't speak Chinese and from what I understand, pursuing further education in the U.S. risks criminal status in Taiwan. I don't intend to renounce my Taiwanese citizenship, but prefer to continue my education. Would anybody have any information that may apply to my situation? HRian

Your best bet would be to contact the closest TECRO office for information on your situation. I seriously doubt you will risk criminal status, mostly likely you may just have difficulty leaving again you ever travel back to Taiwan. Achou79 00:33, 25 September 2007 (UTC)