Around the World: Wei Wants to Stay Free — Taiwan (PragerU Educational Magazine)

Introduce advanced readers to Wei, a Taiwanese high school student who dreams of attending college in America after graduation. When Wei learns he is required to serve in Taiwan’s compulsory military, he discovers why the People’s Republic of China threatens his nation’s sovereignty, democracy, and freedoms. Created for middle and high school students, PragerU’s Around the World magazines explore complex topics such as communism, energy needs, and freedom of speech in an age-appropriate manner, and give children a new appreciation for what makes America so unique.