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Taiwan Transfers Renamed Cutter to Philippine Coast Guard

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC · How we work

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Taiwan Transfers Cutter

Taiwan transferred a retired 61-metre cutter to the Philippine Coast Guard.
The vessel was renamed Training Ship WPS through the We Protect Our Seas program.
Minister Kuan Bi-ling said the deal prohibits using the ship for law-enforcement against Taiwanese fishing boats.
Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office called the transfer “despicable,” claiming it threatens Taiwanese fishermen.

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U.S. Urges Support

Analyst Zivon Wang said the transfer aims to bolster the Philippines’ role in the first island chain.
The United States urged Japan and South Korea to help strengthen Philippine capabilities.
Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung announced a second Taiwanese representative office in Cebu to boost economic ties.
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration pledged to send 100 personnel for a goodwill port visit in October next year.

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Taiwan Transfers Cutter

Taiwan transferred a retired 61-metre cutter to the Philippine Coast Guard.
The vessel was renamed Training Ship WPS through the We Protect Our Seas program.
Minister Kuan Bi-ling said the deal prohibits using the ship for law-enforcement against Taiwanese fishing boats.
Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office called the transfer “despicable,” claiming it threatens Taiwanese fishermen.

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