Radio Taiwan International 
Date: 24 May, 2019
By: Leslie Liao

President Tsai Ing-wen (Photo: CNA)

Work has officially begun on two new types of indigenous warships. A model of the Tuo Chiang-class corvette and a naval minelayer both went into production Friday.

Early on Friday, President Tsai Ing-wen attended a ceremony held to mark the occasion at Yilan County’s Su’ao Port. Tsai said the Tuo Chiang-class corvette exemplifies Taiwan’s military prowess and democratic values.    [FULL  STORY]