Taiwan Lawmakers criticize port visit by Singaporean ships
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NO TIT FOR TAT: Some legislators were upset that the visit to Kaohsiung was allowed after Singapore just recently denied similar access to Taiwanese naval ships
By Rich Chang
STAFF REPORTER
Saturday, Apr 16, 2005,Page 4
Advertising Two Singaporean warship arrived at Kaohsiung's civil port on Thursday evening amid criticism from legislators over allowing the visit after Singapore recently refused to permit a stop by Taiwanese naval vessels during their global tour.
"The Ministry of National Defense should be criticized," said Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU) Legislator Ho Min-hao (‰½•q�‹) "Singapore last month suddenly rejected Taiwanese navy vessels' proposed stop. But the ministry let two Singaporean ships conspicuously berth at Kaohsiung's civil port."
He added that Minister of Defense Lee Jye (—›Œ†) previously told the legislature that the snubbing of Taiwan's ships would have an influence on Taiwan-Singapore relations, but that yesterday's port stop showed that there had been few consequences.
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Lu Hsiu-yen (á¸�G‰�) said "the ministry spoke tough, but acted weak. The Ministry should have taken Taiwan's dignity into consideration."
But Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Lee Wen-chung (—›•¶’‰) said that there are two approaches to dealing with Singapore's snub.
Two Singaporean warships anchor in Kaohsiung yesterday.
PHOTO: CHANG CHUNH-YI, TAIPEI TIMES
"One is to react, and another is to consider China's pressure on Singapore, and treat it in a friendly manner," Lee said. "I personally prefer the second approach."
Hu Chen-pu (ŒÓ’�š¼), Political Warfare Department director-general, said military exchanges with foreign countries should be keep secret or low-profile. He declined to reveal details about the Singaporean ships' visit and the upcoming Taiwan-Singapore joint military drill.
The two Singaporean ships presence at Kaohsiung's civil port, rather than Tsoying navy port nearby has attracted the attention of local media.
A ministry of defense official who requested anonymity said yesterday that a Taiwanese motorized infantry battalion and a Singaporean brigade will conduct a joint drill named Operation High Noon later this month, as part of the Han Chung No. 21 military exercise.
According to the Liberty Times, a Singaporean civilian vessel has sent military personal and weapons including tanks to Kaohsiung in preparation for the military drill.
The two Singaporean vessels will also operate with the navy during the drill, the newspaper said.
Singapore has had military ties with Taiwan for several decades. The two countries' military co-operation program is known as Operation Hsing Kuang (Starlight). According to the program, Taiwan provides training venues for Singaporean artillery, armored vehicles and infantry units.
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don't take everything this reports... taiwan's press are notorious for a lot of misinformation about singapore-taiwan relations... maybe only 50% is true...
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Taiwan a pathetic state still thinking of independence...wake up ur bloody idea Mr Chen
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Taiwan a pathetic place where politician play dirty like shooting themselves to get elected.....you are a laughing stock of the world.....
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At least their people are free and they live in a democracy.We do not have the right to criticise them.Originally posted by tarutaru:Taiwan a pathetic place where politician play dirty like shooting themselves to get elected.....you are a laughing stock of the world..... -
Here's a larger picture.Can anyone confirm that this is Taiwan? -
taiwan and china is really putting the whole world in a dilemma.
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They did complained the mast of the corvettes were too high right?
Well, its still look high. -
Singapore, Taiwan, China.The only three nations in the world with a Chinese majority.
We have to stand alone, for we are a racial melting pot and not a homogenous and culturally exclusive nation.
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OT la ..haha but yeah..it's still very high.Originally posted by laurence82:They did complained the mast of the corvettes were too high right?
Well, its still look high.
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It's just 2 patrol vessels..why so much hoo haa??
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Anyway i got questions..if we train in taiwan, do they speak english/mandarin when during exercises with their navy ??Originally posted by LazerLordz:Singapore, Taiwan, China.The only three nations in the world with a Chinese majority.
We have to stand alone, for we are a racial melting pot and not a homogenous and culturally exclusive nation.
Hmm...
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don't think singapore does joint exercises with taiwan.Originally posted by SMAPLionHeart:Anyway i got questions..if we train in taiwan, do they speak english/mandarin when during exercises with their navy ?? -
we dont train in taiwan as much anymore. live firing shifted to australia
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I think we may....Originally posted by CenturionMBT:don't think singapore does joint exercises with taiwan.
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don't think we dare to . . . .Originally posted by deathscythe99:I think we may.... -
We do have joint exercise with ROC. Was attended 1 of the brigade exercise with ROC marine.Originally posted by CenturionMBT:don't think we dare to . . . .
Impress about their psychical fitness, not their system & equipment. -
I think they should be "Victory" class missle coverttes.Originally posted by SMAPLionHeart:It's just 2 patrol vessels..why so much hoo haa?? -
taiwan have a very funny culture. once i was there for artillery live firing.
there was a striptease show just a few hundred metres away. unbelievable!!
and its a free for all. you see kids and babies there with their parents. -
Lotsa stuff happens in Taiwan.
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I got some important comments but sure kana flame from friends here. So do I say or not say since I had been to ROC 3 times for DIV EX?Originally posted by CenturionMBT:don't think we dare to . . . . -
STRIPTEASE show? Do you mean naked girls dancing naked? Is there any sex act/sex performance involve? If thats is true. Taiwan is one of the most liberal country in this world. I wonder if children and babies allow to watch adult video (porn) in public places?Originally posted by dragg:taiwan have a very funny culture. once i was there for artillery live firing.
there was a striptease show just a few hundred metres away. unbelievable!!
and its a free for all. you see kids and babies there with their parents.
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Please do post your comments. I'm sure that is the purpose of this forum. Please be as direct as possible. Do Not Hold Yourself Back!Originally posted by Manager433:I got some important comments but sure kana flame from friends here. So do I say or not say since I had been to ROC 3 times for DIV EX? -
Originally posted by want to know:
yeah. strip and dance. no s e x act. its nothing new. its like our ge1tai2. the stage is only about 1/3 of what we have in singapore.
[b]STRIPTEASE show? Do you mean naked girls dancing naked? Is there any sex act/sex performance involve? If thats is true. Taiwan is one of the most liberal country in this world. I wonder if children and babies allow to watch adult video (porn) in public places?
How i wish my country is as liberal as Taiwan?[/b] -
So its just strip then dance naked right? Then i don't see what is wrong with it. If Taiwanese do not mind if their kids and babies watch these show. Why should it bother you??? I guess its just Singaporean mentality. Singaporean is just so conservative!Originally posted by dragg:yeah. strip and dance. no s e x act. its nothing new. its like our ge1tai2. the stage is only about 1/3 of what we have in singapore.