TaiwanPlus News – 18:30, December 27, 2022
Taiwan is set to extend its period mandatory military service from four months to one year, a decision that comes just days after China carried out "strike drills" around the country. We go out to see what response the move is getting from the public. Ahead of November's local elections, the opposition Kuomintang accused a candidate from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of having ties to organized crime. After the KMT made major gains around the country, there are now allegations that a number of its local officials may have mob ties. And a former general has been seen socializing at a party celebrating a milestone in the history of the Chinese Communist Party. Also: - An unexpected gain in tax revenue this year has paved the way for potential breaks for ordinary taxpayers next year. - Educational institutions in Taiwan are under increasing financial strain linked to the country's declining birth rate. - "A Dream Like a Dream," an innovative Taiwanese play that lasts seven hours is returning to the stage after nine years.
