{"id":2048052,"date":"2023-09-28T13:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T17:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taiwan-unveils-narwhal-submarine-designed-to-bust-chinas-blockade-strategy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T13:43:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T17:43:29","slug":"taiwan-unveils-narwhal-submarine-designed-to-bust-chinas-blockade-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taiwan-unveils-narwhal-submarine-designed-to-bust-chinas-blockade-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Taiwan reveals &#8216;Narwhal&#8217; sub to counter China&#8217;s blockade."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftaiwan-unveils-narwhal-submarine-designed-to-bust-chinas-blockade-strategy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2048052&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Taiwanese President Unveils New Domestically-Produced Submarine, Defying China<\/h2>\n<p>Taiwanese President \u200bTsai Ing-wen proudly presented \u2064a new \u2062submarine, defying\u200d China&#8217;s attempts\u200c to control the\u200b island democracy.\u200b In a speech in Kaohsiung, Tsai declared the achievement a &#8220;mission impossible&#8221; and emphasized the\u200b importance of\u2062 Taiwan&#8217;s \u200cself-reliant national defense policy.<\/p>\n<h3>Countering China&#8217;s Threats<\/h3>\n<p>The &#8220;Narwhal&#8221; submarine, the first\u200c of \u200beight in its class, is seen\u200b as a crucial defense against Chinese Communist aggression. Taiwanese officials hope\u2064 that these submarines will\u200b prevent China from encircling Taiwan or \u200bimposing a\u200c blockade in times of crisis.<\/p>\n<h3>A Challenging Journey<\/h3>\n<p>The development of the \u2062submarine took seven years\u200c and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/drones-other-advanced-avionics-can-soar-if-faa-clarifies-approval-process-witnesses-tell-congressmen\/\" title=\"Drones, Other Advanced Avionics Can Soar If FAA \u2018Clarifies\u2019 Approval Process, Witnesses Tell Congressmen\">faced numerous obstacles<\/a>. The \u200cmanufacturer, Taiwan&#8217;s CSBC Corp, acknowledged that\u2064 foreign assistance played a role in the process.\u200c However, \u2064the domestic content of the submarine is approximately 40%, showcasing Taiwan&#8217;s commitment to self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n<h3>Growing Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>U.S. analysts fear that\u2063 China&#8217;s \u200dmilitary pressure could lead\u200b to a victory in a potential \u2064war for Taiwan. \u2064The Chinese People&#8217;s \u200bLiberation Army staged a blockade\u2063 rehearsal in\u2062 response to \u2062a \u200dvisit by \u200dthen-Speaker Nancy Pelosi, raising concerns about\u200b China&#8217;s intentions.<\/p>\n<h3>A Message\u2064 from China<\/h3>\n<p>Chinese officials have\u200d made\u2062 it clear that they view Taiwan&#8217;s independence movement as a threat. They \u200cemphasize\u2062 the importance of\u2063 reunification and criticize\u2062 Taiwan&#8217;s government\u2062 for creating\u200c tension across the Taiwan Strait.<\/p>\n<h3>Election Season\u200d and \u2062Future \u2062Challenges<\/h3>\n<p>Taiwan is approaching a presidential election in January, \u2062which will determine Tsai&#8217;s successor. Despite increased\u200d threats from authoritarianism, \u2063Vice President Lai Ching-te urges Taiwan to remain\u200d strong and \u200dcontinue on the path of democracy.<\/p>\n<p>Tsai&#8217;s allies believe \u2064that Beijing will avoid major confrontations before \u200bthe election, fearing that it could \u2062backfire against their \u200dpreferences.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking\u200c Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>Tsai\u200c aims to have \u200bthe &#8220;Narwhal&#8221; submarine operational alongside Taiwan&#8217;s existing submarines \u200bby 2025.\u2063 This coincides with a potential timeframe for a war between the United States and \u200bChina, as identified\u200b by a four-star \u200cAir Force general.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In 2025, with \u200dthis submarine and the two Stegosaurus-class\u2063 submarines \u2064currently in service \u2064in \u200bthe navy, Taiwan\u200b will have three submarines\u2063 with full combat capabilities,&#8221; Tsai stated confidently.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What message does the unveiling of the domestically-produced\u200b Narwhal submarine send to China?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The \u200cunveiling of\u2062 this domestically-produced submarine will send a strong\u2062 message \u2064to China, highlighting Taiwan&#8217;s determination to protect its sovereignty and\u200d resist any\u2064 attempt of influence or control by Beijing.<\/p>\n<p>For\u2063 years, China has threatened Taiwan\u2064 with military force, claiming the island\u2062 as\u200c its own territory.\u200c To counter\u200b these \u200dthreats, Taiwan has pursued a policy of \u200bself-reliance in \u200dits national \u2063defense. The development of the Narwhal submarine \u200cis \u200da\u200b significant step in this direction, as \u2062it demonstrates \u200dTaiwan&#8217;s capability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/taiwan-unveils-narwhal-submarine-designed-to-bust-chinas-blockade-strategy\/\" title=\"Taiwan reveals 'Narwhal' sub to counter China's blockade.\">produce advanced military \u2063equipment domestically<\/a>, rather than relying on imports\u2062 from foreign countries.<\/p>\n<p>The Narwhal submarine \u2064is a state-of-the-art\u2064 vessel, \u200cequipped\u2064 with the latest technology and weaponry. \u2063It is designed to operate in Taiwan&#8217;s surrounding waters and ensure the protection of its maritime interests. With a range of capabilities, including anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and surveillance, the submarine will play a crucial role in maintaining Taiwan&#8217;s security and deterring potential\u2063 aggression.<\/p>\n<p>The unveiling of the Narwhal submarine also serves as a clear defiance to China&#8217;s attempts to \u200cisolate \u200cand \u2063marginalize\u200d Taiwan\u200c in the international arena. China \u2064has been pressuring \u200dcountries to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ukraine-says-its-captured-first-russian-pows\/\" title=\"Ukraine Says Its Captured First Russian POWs\">sever diplomatic relations<\/a> with Taiwan, claiming that there can only be one China. However, Taiwan has continued to assert\u2062 its \u200cindependent status and \u2064reject Beijing&#8217;s demands.<\/p>\n<p>Tsai Ing-wen&#8217;s decision\u200c to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/2022-man-of-the-year-j-k-rowling\/\" title=\"2022 Man Of The Year: J.K. Rowling\">proudly present<\/a> the domestically-produced submarine sends a strong message to\u2062 China and the international community. It \u2063demonstrates Taiwan&#8217;s determination to continue developing\u2062 its\u2064 defense capabilities and to defend its democracy and freedom. It \u2062also challenges the notion that\u2063 Taiwan \u2064can \u200dbe \u2063easily threatened or controlled by \u200dBeijing.<\/p>\n<p>The production of the Narwhal submarine is a testament to Taiwan&#8217;s technological prowess\u2064 and industrial strength. It showcases\u2064 the\u200b nation&#8217;s ability to innovate and compete in\u2062 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/palestinian-islamic-jihad-officials-iran-is-giving-us-the-rockets-we-use-to-attack-israel\/\" title=\"Palestinian Islamic Jihad Officials: Iran Is Giving Us The Rockets We Use To Attack Israel\">global defense industry<\/a>. \u2064By investing in domestic defense production, Taiwan not only strengthens its own security \u200cbut also\u2064 contributes to \u200bthe stability and peace of the\u200b broader region.<\/p>\n<p>While the unveiling of the Narwhal submarine is a \u200bsignificant milestone for Taiwan, \u200bit is important to note that the\u2064 challenges and threats posed by China are far from over. China continues to increase its military presence\u200c in \u200bthe region and has not \u200cruled out the use of \u200dforce to achieve its objectives. Taiwan must remain vigilant and constantly enhance its defense \u200ccapabilities\u200d to deter any \u2064potential \u2062aggression.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2062conclusion, \u200bthe unveiling of the Narwhal submarine by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen symbolizes Taiwan&#8217;s \u200bdefiance of China&#8217;s attempts to\u2063 control the island.\u200d It demonstrates Taiwan&#8217;s determination\u200c to uphold its sovereignty and protect its democracy. \u2062The domestically-produced submarine not only enhances Taiwan&#8217;s defense capabilities but also\u200d serves as a testament to \u2064its technological advancement and resilience. As Taiwan continues to face threats from China, it is imperative for the \u2064international community to support and stand with\u200d Taiwan\u200d in\u200d its quest for security and freedom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taiwan&#8217;s President Tsai Ing-wen proudly presented a locally-built submarine, claiming triumph over China&#8217;s attempts to control the island. Addressing the crowd in Kaohsiung, she emphasized the significance of a submarine created by Taiwanese citizens. Tsai&#8217;s declaration aimed to defy China&#8217;s ambitions and safeguard Taiwan&#8217;s democracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2048053,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2048052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2048052"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048052\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2048053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2048052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2048052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2048052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}