Qiu Guozheng said that the Ministry of National Defense did not consider the election issue. If the military service is determined to be extended, there will be a one-year buffer period after the announcement.

(recaptured from Congressional Channel)

[Reporter Chen Zhengyu/Taipei Report] The tension between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait has led to discussions on the period of compulsory service. The outside world is concerned about whether the government will decide on the extension of military service after the nine-in-one election on November 26.

In this regard, Executive President Su Zhenchang responded today (4th) that the inter-ministerial committee is discussing, and has not yet finalized, and it will be announced a year in advance after coordination.

The Legislative Yuan today invited the President of the Executive Committee, So Chung Cheong, to lead the heads of ministries and councils to report on the preparation of the "112 Central Government General Budget" and the "Central Government Prospective Infrastructure Project 4th Special Budget" and prepare for inquiries.

Jiang Qichen, a legislator of the Kuomintang, asked whether the tension in the Taiwan Strait is sufficient.

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When answering the question, Su Zhenchang said that the current national defense needs are sufficient, but adjustments will be made based on changes in the war situation.

Defense Minister Qiu Guozheng pointed out that the compilation ratio is about 85%.

As for whether to extend military service or not, how much will it cost to extend the military service for one year?

Qiu Guozheng pointed out that it is currently being developed, and there is probably a preliminary plan, which requires the opinions of inter-ministerial meetings.

The budget has also been calculated and discussed, but because it has not yet been finalized, it is inconvenient to explain it here.

Jiang Qichen asked, did the decision wait until after the election?

Qiu Guozheng clarified that the Ministry of National Defense did not consider the election issue. If the military service is determined to be extended, there will be a one-year buffer period after the announcement.

Su Zhenchang added that as to whether or not to extend the service period and how long, this involves more than just soldiers entering the camp. Therefore, the inter-ministerial meeting is currently discussing, and the decision has not yet been finalized. .