Taiwan, US, Submarines

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In Chronological order.

(1) Lee Ming-chung, Claudia Liu and Evelyn Kao, US to Help Taiwan Build Its Own Submarines: Defense Minister. Central News Agency, Apr 14, 2014
focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201404140043.aspx
("The United States has said it will help Taiwan to build diesel-electric submarines on its own, Defense Minister YEN Ming 嚴明 confirmed Monday [Apr 14] at a hearing of the Legislature's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee. * * * The Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed in a statement Monday evening that it has begun preparations to build submarines on its own")

(2) laine Hou, No Official Request to US From Taiwan on Sub Assistance: AIT. Central News Agency, Apr 16, 2014
focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201404160024.aspx
("said AIT spokesman Mark Zimmer when asked by CNA about Washington's position on Taipei's intention to build its own submarines")

My comment There is no need to read the rest. Politicians lie in Taiwan. Besides, there is little US can help, which for decades has not built a diesel-powered electric submarine.