Just under 5,000 active duty soldiers unable to vote

Radio Taiwan Internatinal
Date: 31 December, 2019
By: Paula Chao

Just under 5,000 active duty soldiers unable to vote (CNA file photo)

The Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday that fewer than 5,000 military personnel will remain on active duty on Election Day, and therefore, be unable to vote.

Taiwan is set to hold presidential and legislative elections on January 11. The military is required by law to monitor islandwide security and maintain Taiwan’s combat readiness on Election Day.
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