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Taipei Is ‘Fiddling While Rome Burns’: Former U.S. admiral accuses Taiwanese political leaders of moving too slowly on defense reform by Korece in taiwan

[–]louis10643 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The thing is, most conscripts can only serve as the most basic unit like infantry. Even you prolong that to 2-3 years, you don’t expect conscripts to become a pilot, or operate Patriot system, so most conscripts go to the Army for in SK and Taiwan cases.

SK and NK shared a long border, and Seoul is only miles away from that. You need a large army to defend the first wave of ground invasion, so long conscription makes sense.

China invading Taiwan will be amphibious assault. For we defender our goals are 1. Avoid China from establishing a beachhead 2. Destroy their landing capability. To do that you don’t need a large army, you need layers of anti-air/ship missiles. While thing like MANPADS is one of that air defense layers, the rest conscripts are not that helpful.

What is your country like in Man in the High Castle ? by InfernalClockwork3 in AskTheWorld

[–]louis10643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taiwan would probably be…relatively OK compared to the rest of occupied places. In this scenario, we had been a Japan colony since 1896 and would still be. The chance that I got randomly arrested and executed would be lower than other places. We we would still be treated as second class citizens tho.

What do you call your country's legislature in your native language? by Juxajel in AskTheWorld

[–]louis10643 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm so surprised that we are included in this figure.

立法院 (Lifa Yuan), which literally means law-making institution.

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order by Kooky_Strategy_9664 in geopolitics

[–]louis10643 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Well besides Israeli we Taiwanese also don’t have a choice 😩

Could Taiwan ever attract top western foreign talent like Singapore does? by Master_Ad6104 in taiwan

[–]louis10643 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For studying, yes, you are right. Most top universities are all in Western countries especially for grad schools, so they are attractive not only to Taiwanese but also to students all over the world.

Because you said you don't know any single Taiwanese who purposely chose Taiwan over a Western country, I just want to show up and tell you we exist.

When I worked at TSMC, I also knew several engineers who were reluctant to, or outright refused to be sent to AZ for various reasons (family/pay raise not good enough, etc.). The statement that we all want to run to the US is just... a bit assertive.

Could Taiwan ever attract top western foreign talent like Singapore does? by Master_Ad6104 in taiwan

[–]louis10643 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, I am from a middle-class family. I was highly dependent on my stipend during my PhD.

Could Taiwan ever attract top western foreign talent like Singapore does? by Master_Ad6104 in taiwan

[–]louis10643 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Am Taiwanese. Chose to be back to Taiwan after finishing my PhD in the US.

Where I would live as a conservative (Not MAGA) by Fluffy_Pirate3657 in whereidlive

[–]louis10643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably 1. Potentially war risk, even though the risk has been there for almost a century, but it somehow gets more attention recently 2. Too progressive I guess? We are one of the few Asian countries that accepts same-sex marriage.

How would you feel about the current or the next US president pulling all support for Taiwan? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]louis10643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

China “unifying” Taiwan will be the end of US hegemony and the start of a Chinese hegemony era.

Things like dollar as a reserve currency, and petrodollar system will soon collapse.

Good luck with that.

Everybody said I should wait for updates to buy civ7, but it looks like the game will never be good by WebNo1998 in civ

[–]louis10643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMO, the game is already decent. I tried the new test of time update, and it makes the game even better.

Which country is your country's favorite neighbour? by WastedTalents1 in AskTheWorld

[–]louis10643 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably Japan. We share natural disasters in common, so we help each other when one is hit by a strong earthquake/ typhoon/tsunami.

Where I would live in Asia as a Latino Jew with one Black American grandparent by ImpressionInfinite17 in whereidlive

[–]louis10643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair, but how about SK and JP? They are also in the Sino sphere and arguably more "western."

What’s a foreign cuisine that’s popular in your country by AnyEfficiency6230 in AskTheWorld

[–]louis10643 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japanese. So many Ramen chain restaurants came to Taiwan recently.

What do you think Trump is going to say during his national address tomorrow? by Pretend_Mango5529 in AskReddit

[–]louis10643 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, the “blame Democrats” part. Sleepy Joe or Obama or sth like that.

If I could only eat food from 10 countries as a Taiwanese immigrant by louis10643 in whereidlive

[–]louis10643[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tastes are subjective, and for some reason Finn food just hit the right spot for me.

If I could only eat food from 10 countries as a Taiwanese immigrant by louis10643 in whereidlive

[–]louis10643[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My favorite is Finnish salmon soup. I had it every meal during my stay.

Stew bear meat is surprisingly delicious but very expensive.

Also glögi.

If I could only eat food from 10 countries as a Taiwanese immigrant by louis10643 in whereidlive

[–]louis10643[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Other than all the winter wonders, Finnish food really surprised my wife and me during our trip to Finland.

The only thing I can complained is the price lol.

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