Taiwan's coast guard has accepted delivery of a new 600-ton offshore patrol ship, part of efforts to ramp up its maritime capabilities in the face of increased pressure from Beijing. Premier Cho Jung-tai attended a ceremony for the delivery and the launch of two new patrol vessels in southern Taiwan.
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00:00Taiwan has accepted delivery of a new Coast Guard ship.
00:04The 600-ton offshore patrol vessel is capable of being fitted with missiles in wartime.
00:09It has large decks and advanced equipment for maritime rescue, inspections and defense.
00:15The Coast Guard also launched two new patrol ships at a ceremony in southern Taiwan.
00:20Premier Zhuo Rongtai oversaw the launch in Kaohsiung, saying the ships will boost Taiwan's
00:24defensive capabilities.
00:25Taiwan has spent nearly US$1.2 billion on 141 maritime patrol ships since 2018.