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Defense minister denies President Lai’s alleged outburst
Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo refutes claims of President Lai Ching-te losing his temper at a military promotion ceremony. Koo clarifies the misunderstanding.2024/10/01 10:15 -
Tsai lauds officers at Defense Ministry promotion ceremony
President Tsai Ing-wen attended the Ministry of National Defense’s semi-annual promotion ceremony for military officers, where she commended their contributions to national security and defense reforms. She highlighted the achievements of the indigenous warship-building program, including the launch of the "Hai Kun" (Narwhal) sub and the keel-laying ceremony for a prototype air-defense patrol ship. The ceremony saw the promotion of 26 officers, with seven elevated to lieutenant general and 19 to major general. President Tsai expressed gratitude to the promoted officers and their families for their commitment to the nation’s safety and emphasized the importance of continuous improvement in troop training and talent development.2023/12/12 16:55