The China Post
Date: June 24, 2016
By: Joseph Yeh
TAIPEI, Taiwan — President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday called on newly-promoted generals to
Senior military officers being promoted to one- and two-star generals stand at attention during a conferral ceremony in Taipei on Thursday, June 23. (Joseph Yeh, The China Post)
recall their younger years when they were closer to the grassroots troops so that they will be more willing to push for military reforms.
Speaking during a conferral ceremony held in Taipei, her first such act since becoming commander-in-chief on May 20, the president congratulated 37 senior military personnel that are being promoted to general posts, saying that their higher ranking means they must shoulder greater responsibility.
Tsai pointed out that the R.O.C. armed forces are now facing challenges ahead.
Over the years, Taiwan’s military has launched various reforms, but there is still much room for improvement, she noted.
“I hope all of you will have a more innovative mindset and be open to criticism so that the military can regain the dignity it deserves,” she added. [FULL STORY]
