Taiwan launches new patrol ship Yong Kang amid tensions with China, as part of a $1.31bn shipbuilding project.
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) launched a new 600-tonne class patrol ship, Yong Kang, as part of efforts to enhance coastal patrol capabilities amid tensions with China. The $1.31bn project to build 141 ships between 2018-2027 has boosted the local shipbuilding industry, created thousands of jobs, and increased competitiveness. The Yong Kang will patrol southern Taiwan during peace and serve as a defense force during war.
June 02, 2024
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