Radio Taiwan International 
Date: 22 April, 2019
By: Paula Chao

President Tsai Ing-wen (right) and the head of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vincent B.J. Lawrence (CNA photo)

President Tsai Ing-wen says taking care of the armed forces is her most important task. Tsai was speaking Monday while meeting a delegation of veterans from the United States. The delegation is led by Vincent B.J. Lawrence, the head of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Since taking office in 2016, Tsai said she has been paying particular attention to military issues. This includes soldiers’ benefits, the construction of indigenous warplanes, and upgrading soldiers’ personal gear.

Tsai said last year’s pension reforms are aimed at establishing a system that would keep servicemen longer in the military.    [FULL  STORY]