Reddit reviews Barbarian at the Gate: From the American Suburbs to the Taiwanese Army
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There is a book written by TC Lin about his experience in Taiwan army. This happened way back in the day though so not sure ho relevant it is if you are looking for latest experiences. https://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Gate-American-Suburbs-Taiwanese-ebook/dp/B00K5ASP1Q
I would recommend reading this - http://www.amazon.com/Barbarian-Gate-American-Suburbs-Taiwanese-ebook/dp/B00K5ASP1Q
Good book about an American who took Taiwanese citizenship and then had to serve two years in the mid 90s. It doesn't give strategies on avoiding service, but does give an insight into what it might be like (or what it WAS like back in the 2-year service days).
From the military dream standpoint, if you go to Taiwan and serve your mandatory duty you will likely never be allowed to then serve with the US military. Though these S&R opportunities exist in Taiwan and for some, are relatively accessible if you join the military voluntarily as opposed to just mandatory service. They are desperate for people actually (the opposite of the US military). However, I think you will find that many units are stunningly unprofessional. The TW military for the most part is a joke, and everyone here knows it. Though some Americans have done it. Here's one of their stories if you're interested. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K5ASP1Q/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1R89GTH5RNLRU&coliid=I120M41ORXT35K