# Taiwan transfers naval commander to Coast Guard to boost deterrence against China

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- Reuters, 2026-10-01 03:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-transfers-naval-commander-coast-guard-boost-deterrence-against-china-2026-10-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abdd86ba32b780001730526

> Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday that a senior naval commander had been transferred to the Coast Guard to improve coordination, as China has stepped up its maritime presence around the island.