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Taiwan military, local projects hit by budget impasse
Taiwan’s 2026 budget proposal is stalled, affecting NT$2,992 billion in projects. Key areas like national security and local development face setbacks due to the delay.
2026/01/05 14:00
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Taiwan Coast Guard rescues fishing crew after 5-day tow
The Coast Guard rescued a stranded fishing vessel near Dongsha Island on Dec. 31. Despite harsh weather, all five crew members were saved in a daring operation.
2026/01/05 12:14
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Taiwan confronts China Coast Guard ships in Kinmen
Taiwan’s Coast Guard confronted Chinese vessels near Kinmen on Nov. 28, dismissing China’s patrol claims as harassment. The standoff ended with Chinese ships leaving by 10:50 a.m.
2025/11/28 19:00
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Taiwan coast guard adds PP-3530 to northeastern patrol fleet
Offshore Flotilla 1 in Keelung commissioned the PP-3530 patrol vessel, enhancing maritime security. The vessel features high speed, maneuverability, and firefighting capabilities.
2025/10/09 18:05
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New 1,000-ton patrol vessels join Taiwan’s maritime defense
Taiwan’s Coast Guard unveiled two new 1,000-ton ships in Keelung, enhancing defense amid rising tensions with China. The vessels feature advanced weapon systems for maritime security.
2025/09/08 18:17
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Coast guard boosts maritime enforcement amid China tensions
Taiwan’s Coast Guard launches a three-day operation to enhance sea patrols after China’s fishing moratorium ends. The initiative aims to deter illegal crossings and involves strategic patrol boat deployment and community engagement with local fishermen.
2025/08/19 11:00
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Taiwan calls Chinese patrols near Kinmen routine harassment
Taiwan’s Coast Guard refutes China’s claims of routine patrols near Kinmen, labeling them as harassment. Four Chinese vessels approached restricted waters, prompting a swift response.
2025/05/28 16:04
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Taiwan strengthens sea defenses with advanced vessels
President Lai Ching-te underscores Taiwan’s indigenous shipbuilding policy at a Coast Guard vessel ceremony in Kaohsiung. The initiative aims to enhance maritime sovereignty and defense autonomy with advanced patrol vessels.
2025/03/28 10:00
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Taiwan repels Chinese vessels from Kinmen waters
Discover how Taiwan’s Coast Guard repelled Chinese vessels from Kinmen’s restricted waters, emphasizing peace and sovereignty. Read about the maritime standoff on Aug. 21.
2024/08/22 10:52
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Taiwan’s patrol vessel docks in Hawaii for fisheries mission
Discover the details of Taiwan’s Coast Guard vessel "Hsinchu" docking in Honolulu Harbor for its first high seas fisheries patrol mission of 2024, emphasizing Taiwan’s maritime safety efforts.
2024/06/12 14:58
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Premier pledges full support for Taiwan Coast Guard
Discover how Taiwan’s government is bolstering the Coast Guard with over NT$90 million in investments for new patrol vehicles, aiming to enhance maritime security and law enforcement. Learn about the agency’s success in combating smuggling and illegal fishing.
2024/06/03 14:48
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Ocean Affairs Minister promotes maritime careers
Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling encourages students at Central Police University to join maritime patrol, highlighting the role’s importance in safeguarding maritime sovereignty, fighting crime, and ensuring safety at sea. Kuan commits to supporting educational resources and promoting international cooperation to enhance maritime patrol capabilities and uphold the "three safeties."
2024/05/03 11:49
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Search continues for missing 2 Chinese fishermen
Taipei: Mainland China fishing boat capsizes off Dongding Island, leaving 2 dead and 2 missing. Coast guard in frantic search as hope hangs on the critical 72-hour window.
2024/03/15 12:10
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Chinese fishing boats caught trespassing Miaoli waters
Coast Guard Administration officials confirm three Chinese fishing vessels entered Taiwan’s waters off Miaoli. Patrol boats withdrew due to bad weather, but a Yilan warship drove the vessels away.
2024/03/14 15:57
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Taiwan OAC: boats can evade Chinese maritime inspections
Minister of Ocean Affairs Council, Kuan Bi-ling, addresses Taiwanese vessels’ response to mainland Chinese coast guard inspections. The incident involving a Kinmen tourist boat prompts calls for caution and avoidance of interactions with China’s maritime authorities. Taiwan’s Ministry of Transportation and Communications and Ministry of National Defense emphasize adherence to international customs and a policy of non-intervention. Premier Chen Chien-jen urges rational cooperation for maritime security.
2024/02/20 17:08
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New Taipei’s Elephant Trunk Rock loses its ’trunk’
The iconic Elephant Trunk Rock in New Taipei City’s tourist spot lost its "trunk" due to heavy rain and winds. The damage was caused by severe weather, although further investigations are needed for a precise determination. The damaged landmark quickly gained attention online. The rock, located near Shenao fishing harbor, remains a concern as rainfall persists and rough seas continue, making it challenging for maritime patrol officers to assess the situation. Natural erosion or the impact of strong waves may have contributed to the breakage. Human activities such as tourists climbing on the rock and fishers driving iron chains into it have also caused noticeable damage over time.
2023/12/16 17:40
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New police boat launched to boost Kaohsiung Harbor security
The Kaohsiung Harbor Police Department held a blessing ceremony for its new police boat, the "Kao P65," to enhance maritime security at Kaohsiung Harbor. The NT$5.52 million vessel was designed to patrol harbor waters more effectively and deter criminal activities. Equipped with two 250-horsepower engines, a four-in-one GPS navigation system, and European inverter air conditioners, the Kao P65 boasts a fresh and optimized interior design and can reach a top speed of 42 knots. The department’s General Commander, Liang Tung-shan, emphasized the need for increased security with the opening of the Kaohsiung Port Cruise Terminal and the operation of nearly 4,000 hazardous material ship voyages through the port area this year. To meet the growing demand for law enforcement services, the department aims to replace older police vessels annually.
2023/12/12 21:32
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U.S. destroyer, Canadian frigate sail through Taiwan Strait
The story reports that the U.S. destroyer USS Rafael Peralta and the Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Ottawa sailed through the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense stated that the country’s armed forces maintained control of the maritime and aerial dynamics during the transit. The ministry also revealed that it detected 13 Chinese aircraft and eight mainland ships conducting activities around Taiwanese waters. Five Chinese aircraft entered the southwest Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), prompting a response from Taiwan’s armed forces using combat air patrol aircraft, navy vessels, and land-based missile systems.
2023/11/03 21:17
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Divers swept out to sea rescued in New Taipei
In a dramatic rescue operation, the New Taipei City Fire Department saved ten stranded divers swept out to sea near the Bat Cave in Ruifang District on Wednesday (July 5).
2023/07/05 19:18