Taiwan arms Coast Guard in preparation for battle with China
They publishedTaiwan Weaponizes Coast Guard to Prepare for Battle With China
First reportThe Wall Street Journal · 13 Aug, 09:27Z
Latest reportThe Wall Street Journal · 13 Aug, 09:27Z
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Why it matters
What
Taiwan is arming its coast guard with antiship missiles and intensifying naval drills amid tensions with Beijing.
Why
The changes strengthen Taipei's defense capabilities and signal a firmer regional security stance toward China.
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Further coast guard deployments, naval exercises, and responses from Beijing will show how tensions develop.
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