Taipei, Nov 14, 2025 (AFP) - Taiwan star Chen Bolin charged in conscription evasion probe

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2025-11-14

Taiwanese star Chen Bolin and 11 others were charged Friday as part of an investigation into military draft dodgers. Taiwan faces the threat of invasion by China, which claims the democratic island is part of its territory, and Taipei has struggled to recruit and retain troops. Military service has been mandatory for men aged 18 and over for decades, but the obligatory period has changed under different governments. It is currently one year. Def......

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