Premier Cho Jung-tai Inspects Matsu Coast Guard Building Reconstruction, Urges Legislative Yuan to Support Military Procurement
Premier Cho Jung-tai visited Matsu to inspect the reconstruction of the Coast Guard Administration building, emphasizing the Executive Yuan's commitment to military and police welfare. He also urged the Legislative Yuan to support the special military procurement budget to foster Taiwan's indigenous defense industry.
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(Central News Agency reporter Pan Hsin-tung, Lienchiang County, 1st) Premier Cho Jung-tai visited Lienchiang County today to inspect major projects, with the first stop being the new construction project for the 10th Coast Guard Squadron building. He emphasized that the Executive Yuan values the welfare of military and police personnel, but the Legislative Yuan's more important task is to support the special military procurement budget, allowing Taiwan to develop its own national defense industry.
Executive Yuan spokesperson Lee Hui-chih, Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Pi-ling, along with Lienchiang County Magistrate Wang Chung-ming, Kuomintang Legislator Chen Hsueh-sheng, and Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chen Pei-yu accompanied Premier Cho Jung-tai to inspect the progress of the new construction project for the 10th (Matsu) Coast Guard Squadron building and to commend frontline personnel.
After listening to briefings on the new 10th Coast Guard Squadron building and the work of the 11th Coast Guard Patrol Area, Premier Cho Jung-tai stated in his address that today marks his 711th day in office and his first time crossing the median line of the strait to visit an outlying island. He consistently cares about the stability of the livelihoods of outlying island residents and whether economic activities are proceeding as planned. Facing repeated intrusions by Chinese vessels, intelligence is being collected through various channels.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said that Matsu is located at the northernmost frontier of the Republic of China and is a frontline area. Coast Guard personnel protect the border without distinction between outlying islands and the main island. Their work is heavy, especially in facing threats from Chinese vessels, smuggling, illegal immigration, and epidemic prevention. The new 10th Coast Guard Squadron building is still 10 months away from completion, and he thanked the Lienchiang County Government for providing the land. The President and the Executive Yuan continue to prioritize the welfare of military personnel and the Coast Guard, hoping that contractors will ensure construction quality.
Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized that a more important task for the Legislative Yuan is to review the NT$1.25 trillion special budget under the special military procurement act. Especially in the past few decades, Taiwan has rarely discussed an indigenous defense industry. We already possess high-tech production technology, an excellent workforce, and the strong defense of the Coast Guard and shore patrol. Under the expectations of the President and the industry, we now have the capability to develop indigenous defense-related industries.
Premier Cho Jung-tai appealed to the Legislative Yuan to reasonably deliberate on the special military procurement budget, especially since Chen Hsueh-sheng, being on the frontline, should keenly feel the urgency. He urged support for the budget, which concerns future national security and the local defense industry, regardless of party affiliation, to help Taiwan acquire advanced equipment and weapons and enable local businesses to have independent R&D and maintenance capabilities that align with international standards.
Kuan Pi-ling stated that after years of effort, with the support of the Executive Yuan and the Lienchiang County Government, NT$400 million has been invested to build the 10th Coast Guard Squadron building, which will have one underground floor and six above-ground floors, featuring Min-Dong architectural characteristics. Upon completion, it will integrate duty and logistics spaces and deepen connections with local residents. In addition to the Coast Guard, the shore patrol squadron building also urgently needs renovation, and she hoped that the Executive Yuan would follow the military's example and exempt it from the current three-stage review process for building construction.
Premier Cho Jung-tai immediately instructed support for the Coast Guard building to follow the Ministry of National Defense's example, excluding the application of the three-stage review principle, to reduce redundant reviews and administrative costs. He also asked Kuan Pi-ling to submit the proposal as soon as possible, and the Executive Yuan will expedite the review to provide Coast Guard personnel with a safe, comprehensive, and mobile-responsive environment. (Edited by Lung Po-an) 1150501
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(Central News Agency reporter Pan Hsin-tung, Lienchiang County, 1st) Premier Cho Jung-tai visited Lienchiang County today to inspect major projects, with the first stop being the new construction project for the 10th Coast Guard Squadron building. He emphasized that the Executive Yuan values the welfare of military and police personnel, but the Legislative Yuan's more important task is to support the special military procurement budget, allowing Taiwan to develop its own national defense industry.
Executive Yuan spokesperson Lee Hui-chih, Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Pi-ling, along with Lienchiang County Magistrate Wang Chung-ming, Kuomintang Legislator Chen Hsueh-sheng, and Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chen Pei-yu accompanied Premier Cho Jung-tai to inspect the progress of the new construction project for the 10th (Matsu) Coast Guard Squadron building and to commend frontline personnel.
After listening to briefings on the new 10th Coast Guard Squadron building and the work of the 11th Coast Guard Patrol Area, Premier Cho Jung-tai stated in his address that today marks his 711th day in office and his first time crossing the median line of the strait to visit an outlying island. He consistently cares about the stability of the livelihoods of outlying island residents and whether economic activities are proceeding as planned. Facing repeated intrusions by Chinese vessels, intelligence is being collected through various channels.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said that Matsu is located at the northernmost frontier of the Republic of China and is a frontline area. Coast Guard personnel protect the border without distinction between outlying islands and the main island. Their work is heavy, especially in facing threats from Chinese vessels, smuggling, illegal immigration, and epidemic prevention. The new 10th Coast Guard Squadron building is still 10 months away from completion, and he thanked the Lienchiang County Government for providing the land. The President and the Executive Yuan continue to prioritize the welfare of military personnel and the Coast Guard, hoping that contractors will ensure construction quality.
Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized that a more important task for the Legislative Yuan is to review the NT$1.25 trillion special budget under the special military procurement act. Especially in the past few decades, Taiwan has rarely discussed an indigenous defense industry. We already possess high-tech production technology, an excellent workforce, and the strong defense of the Coast Guard and shore patrol. Under the expectations of the President and the industry, we now have the capability to develop indigenous defense-related industries.
Premier Cho Jung-tai appealed to the Legislative Yuan to reasonably deliberate on the special military procurement budget, especially since Chen Hsueh-sheng, being on the frontline, should keenly feel the urgency. He urged support for the budget, which concerns future national security and the local defense industry, regardless of party affiliation, to help Taiwan acquire advanced equipment and weapons and enable local businesses to have independent R&D and maintenance capabilities that align with international standards.
Kuan Pi-ling stated that after years of effort, with the support of the Executive Yuan and the Lienchiang County Government, NT$400 million has been invested to build the 10th Coast Guard Squadron building, which will have one underground floor and six above-ground floors, featuring Min-Dong architectural characteristics. Upon completion, it will integrate duty and logistics spaces and deepen connections with local residents. In addition to the Coast Guard, the shore patrol squadron building also urgently needs renovation, and she hoped that the Executive Yuan would follow the military's example and exempt it from the current three-stage review process for building construction.
Premier Cho Jung-tai immediately instructed support for the Coast Guard building to follow the Ministry of National Defense's example, excluding the application of the three-stage review principle, to reduce redundant reviews and administrative costs. He also asked Kuan Pi-ling to submit the proposal as soon as possible, and the Executive Yuan will expedite the review to provide Coast Guard personnel with a safe, comprehensive, and mobile-responsive environment. (Edited by Lung Po-an) 1150501
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