Taiwan President Lai Ching-te presided over the promotion ceremony for high-ranking officers in November this morning, reiterating the government’s commitment to continuing defense reforms to provide a higher quality training environment and modern equipment. This is aimed at ensuring stronger support for the military and enhancing its combat capabilities.
President Lai congratulated six promoted generals as a recognition of their abilities and efforts, emphasizing that it offers them the opportunity to further serve the country. He specifically commended Generals Liu Shenmo, Li Fengxiang, and Shi Wenlong for their promotion to the rank of Major General.
Under the leadership of Generals Liu Shenmo and Li Fengxiang, their efforts have contributed to solidifying the foundation of national defense capabilities. Their planning and execution on projects such as “force structure adjustments” and “annual military exercises” have effectively enhanced training policies, manpower requirements, and operational tasks.
President Lai highlighted General Shi Wenlong’s role in facilitating coordination and communication in the amendment of defense laws and budget allocation within the parliament, ensuring smooth progress of various defense policies.
Additionally, Generals Sun Jinde, He Guojia, and Liu Haoxiang were promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. President Lai remarked on the significance of reinstating one-year mandatory military service this year, praising Generals He Guojia and Sun Jinde for overseeing logistical and personnel preparations for new recruits. This has not only improved the efficiency of new recruit training but also ensured that conscripted men receive comprehensive training. General Liu Haoxiang, during his tenure, spearheaded the preparation and personnel training for the “unmanned aerial vehicle countermeasures” project, enhancing the military’s ability to effectively counter Chinese Communist Party drone intrusions.
President Lai expressed gratitude to the six generals for their dedication in various aspects, including involvement in institutional reforms, completion of training missions, and equipment enhancements, all of which contribute to safeguarding national security.
Emphasizing the crucial role of the military in national stability, President Lai emphasized the unity and dedication of the armed forces in the face of continuous provocations from Chinese military aircraft and ships, as well as in disaster preparedness during typhoons. He thanked all military personnel for their hard work in ensuring the safety and security of the people.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing defense reforms, providing a better training environment, and modern equipment to strengthen military capabilities. The promotion of the officers today represents a greater responsibility for them to uphold. President Lai urged them to continue to demonstrate professionalism and make further contributions to the military and the nation.
Acknowledging the support and encouragement of the officers’ families, President Lai recognized their crucial role in providing strength for the officers to fulfill their duties of protecting their homeland. He expressed gratitude for their sacrifices and concluded by congratulating the promoted generals once again for their dedication to the progress of the military and the safety of the nation. Various high-ranking officials from the Taiwan President’s Office, National Security Council, Ministry of National Defense, Chiefs of the General Staff, Army, Navy, and Air Force Commanders were in attendance at the ceremony.