Taiwan, SAEDNEWS, Nov. 24: Taiwan has started building its first domestically-developed submarine. President Tsai Ing-wen signaled that this will enhance deterrence against Chinese military activity near the island. Members of the media were allowed to cover only Tsai's speech in a ceremony to launch the project outside a new exclusive submarine construction facility in Kaohsiung city on Tuesday.
Tsai said the project will demonstrate to the world Taiwan's strong will to defend its sovereignty. She said submarines are important equipment for the navy's deterrence of enemy ships surrounding Taiwan.Tsai indicated that China's military is stepping up pressure by continuing to build up its forces and sending aircraft carriers to navigate waters near Taiwan.
Taiwan currently possesses four foreign-made older submarines. Past administrations have been unsuccessful in their attempts to acquire new ones from overseas, partly due to China's influence. The new vessel is expected to be delivered to Taiwan's military in 2025 (Source: NHK).
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