September 7, 2024 – Taiwan Security News

Enhancing Maritime Security: Closer Cooperation Between Taiwan Coast Guard and Navy with the Philippines Navy

editor5 months ago08 mins

by Edgardo Castro, Associate Editor As maritime security concerns escalate in the Asia-Pacific region, the need for enhanced cooperation between regional naval forces becomes increasingly critical. Taiwan, situated just a short distance from the Philippines, shares not only a geographical proximity but also common interests in maintaining peace and stability in the surrounding waters. Given…

the Straits Exchange Foundation‘s budget will increase to TW$259.57 million

editor5 months ago04 mins

In its 2025-year budget, the ROC’s Mainland Affairs Council has significantly increased its donations to the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), from TW$184.355 million last year to TW$259.57 million, an increase of 40.80%. Hsu, Yu-Chen (許宇甄), the Kuomintang’s legislator pointed out that, it is necessary to face squarely the current deadlock between the two sides of…

Taiwan has planned to build 7 new-type submarines

editor5 months ago05 mins

Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) said during his visit to Taiwan’s China Ship Building Corporation, (CSBC) yesterday (06/09) that the submarine plan and budget have been approved a few days ago, and a total of seven new-type submarines have been planned to be built. Yesterday, Cho Jung-tai accompanied by Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai （陳其邁）, DPP Legislators Lai Jui-Lung…