GUN-SHY? Su Chi-lin said that when he signed up for the World Drill Championships, the defense ministry was not supportive, as it was worried about objections by Beijing
Taipei Times
Date: Sep 08, 2019
By: Lo Tien-pin and Jonathan Chin / Staff reporter, with staff writer
The US government has pledged to support the Republic of China Honor Guard’s bid to compete in
The Republic of China Tri-service Honor Guard and the Ministry of National Defense’s Joint Military Marching Band perform at Liberty Square in Taipei on July 6.
Photo: Chien Jung-fong, Taipei Times
The development is a breakthrough for the Ministry of National Defense’s international outreach, the official said on condition of anonymity, adding that US officials indicated that their government would support Taiwan’s right to participate at the event, even if Beijing protests.
Members of the honor guard have competed at the event as individuals, including former seaman first class Su Chi-lin (蘇祈麟), who last year won fourth place for tossing and catching his rifle blindfolded, the source said.
Senior Airman Huang Shih-chen (黃士宸) this year won ninth place in the event, despite dropping his rifle after accidentally injuring himself with a bayonet, they said. [FULL STORY]
