US team sent to Taiwan to train coastguards amid surge in mainland Chinese activity

The United States has sent a team of coastguards to train their Taiwanese counterparts as Beijing steps up its presence east of the island.

Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration said on Friday that its personnel were taking part in a two-week training programme led by US instructors.

The training, which started on Monday, includes exercises aimed at strengthening small-boat operations and team coordination.

“The US instruction team hopes to deepen the partnership between the two sides through...