From Taipei Times: Lee Jye argued yesterday that with the submarines it wants, Taiwan could deter a possible Chinese invasion by making such a move too costly for Beijing
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) yesterday said that if Taiwan procures eight diesel-powered submarines, Taiwan will be able to blockade China’s sea lanes and attack its ships if Beijing starts a war against Taiwan.
“If Taiwan obtains the eight diesel-powered submarines we propose to purchase through the US, we will have the capability of blockading China’s sea lanes in South China and East China seas,” Minister of National Defense Lee Jye (ÊùéÂÇë) said yesterday at the legislature.
