Taiwan Move to Increase Naval Presence in South China Sea
More advanced radar equipment and personnel are on the way to Pratas Island, as Taiwan's navy looks to increase its presence there.
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00:00The navy is set to return to Taiwan-controlled Pratas Island in the South China Sea to set up
00:05more communication systems. Roughly 500 marines are now stationed on the disputed island. The
00:11defense ministry says it will send the troops more advanced radar systems and drones to monitor
00:16Chinese military activity there. Chinese fighter jets and warships frequently operate in this area
00:22and some analysts say that the arriving equipment might bring better intel.