The United States has sent a team of coastguards to train their Taiwanese counterparts as Beijing steps up its presence east of the island.Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration said on Friday that its personnel were taking part in a two-week training programme led by US instructors. The training, which started on Monday, includes exercises aimed at strengthening small-boat operations and team coordination.“The US instruction team hopes to deepen the partnership between the two sides through joint training and work together to promote maritime security and stability,” the administration said.
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FRI · 2026-08-14 · 12:09 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0814-102318
NSR-2026-0814-102318News Report·EN·National Security
US team sent to Taiwan to train coastguards amid surge in mainland Chinese activity
The United States has dispatched a team of coastguards to Taiwan to conduct a two-week training program for their Taiwanese counterparts. This initiative, which began on Monday, is designed to enhance small-boat operations and team coordination.
Alcott WeiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-14 · 12:09 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The United States has dispatched a team of coastguards to Taiwan to conduct a two-week training program for their Taiwanese counterparts. This initiative, which began on Monday, is designed to enhance small-boat operations and team coordination. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration stated that the US instructors aim to deepen the partnership between the two sides through joint training. The stated goal of this collaboration is to collectively promote maritime security and stability. This training occurs as Beijing increases its activity east of Taiwan.
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The US instruction team hopes to deepen the partnership between the two sides and promote maritime security and stability.
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The training includes exercises aimed at strengthening small-boat operations and team coordination.
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Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration confirmed personnel are participating in a two-week training program led by US instructors.
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The United States has sent a team of coastguards to train their Taiwanese counterparts.
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Beijing is stepping up its presence east of the island.
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