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Originally Posted by Vallen Chaos Valiant
Taiwan's compulsory military service came from the history of Chiang's fantasy dream in "retaking China." Yeah, sure. And I can conquer Germany with a pointed stick.
Of course, in modern times it is just the same reason as Singapore; that realistically there is not enough voluntary troops to realistically repel an attack from, let's not beat around the bush, China.
Yes, China is the reason the conscription exists. Because China is scary and deadly. Or at least, the politicians believe it.
Now let's hear from the Chinese posters trying to claim they would never do such a thing.
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Small countries have conscription not to make anything painful or pyrrhic for their gigantic enemies to take over them. Heck in the case of China, with the new ASBMs and Marine Corps training, they can take over Taiwan in a week.
The objective though of such small standing armies, is to make their enemies look
stupid in the process of taking over them. The expenditure to take over something which they have to rebuild and control is detrimental for national image, which hurts their economy and business trust globally.
Like how silly the US and USSR looked in the face of Afghanistan.
