Taiwan's coast guard is worried its funding could be cut by almost US$90 million after new budget rules were passed by the legislature. This comes as China's coast guard has been ramping up its activity around Taiwan.
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00:00Taiwan's Coast Guard has expressed concern over what new budget rules will mean for its funding.
00:05Under controversial new amendments passed by the legislature,
00:08central government funding is being slashed next year in favor of local governments.
00:13The Coast Guard says its budget could be cut by almost 90 million US dollars.
00:18It warns that this would impact its ability to build new ships, maintain existing ones,
00:23purchase new weapons, and protect Taiwan's waters.
00:26This all comes as China's Coast Guard has ramped up its own patrols.