Defense Minister Qiu Guozheng.

(Photo by reporter Wang Yisong)

[Reporter Yang Chengyu/Taipei Report] On the 17th, the Kinmen District Prosecutor's Office identified Chen Jiaxun, a volunteer sergeant of the Lieyu Garrison Brigade of the Ministry of Defense, as a "deserter" on the 17th.

Regarding the possible repatriation of Chen Jiayu to Taiwan, Minister of National Defense Qiu Guozheng responded in an interview with the Legislative Yuan on the 21st. Due to a lot of suspicion from the outside world, what caused the cause must be spoken by the person concerned, although the Ministry of National Defense has some understanding of this. , but I don't want it to be a one-sided statement, as if the national army is shirking its responsibility.

Qiu Guozheng emphasized that the Ministry of National Defense expects that no matter what method is used, Chen Jiaxun himself will speak, and the Ministry of National Defense will check after the speech; if there is any discrepancy, it will be explained to the public.

Qiu Guozheng mentioned that since this incident has aroused a lot of suspicion from the outside world, what exactly caused the problem must be explained by the person concerned. Questions, family problems, whether any unpleasant things happened in the army, etc., probably have answers. However, the national army cannot explain the reasons to the outside world.

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Qiu Guozheng emphasized that the national army did not shirk its responsibility. Therefore, the most hopeful thing is that no matter what method is used, the parties themselves will speak; after the speech is finished, the national army will check it. Do it step by step.

As for whether it will not be recognized as "voting to the Communist Party"?

Qiu Guozheng said that whether he was wanted or not was determined by the Ministry of Justice. The national army "reported it". It was a fact that the person left the camp. Whether it is another name or not, it is up to the prosecutors to judge. At present, the person did not say anything or do any actions, "making everyone feel that he has very specific and clear evidence of crimes, so he has this name." Therefore, the definition of the name is After the investigation, it was determined that the national army did not participate or provide opinions, "only stating the facts of the information we have received."

Wanted, he has no other opinion.

As for the possibility of Chan Ka-sun's family members going to China, will the Ministry of National Defense provide assistance?

Qiu Guozheng said that the only thing that can help is to understand the procedures. After all, it is impossible for the national army to accompany them.

However, Qiu Guozheng emphasized that the national army never asked the family members to ask questions or make excuses. The family members may also want to know the reason, but the national army will not play instructional chess or arrange any topics. I hope everyone will handle this matter fairly.