{
  "id": 9911638,
  "title": "Why Taiwan’s coastguard vessel transfer to the Philippines has sparked a double outcry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/why-taiwans-coastguard-vessel-transfer-to-the-philippines-has-sparked-9911638",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:00:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
    "slug": "reuters-business-via-scmp",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3368788/why-taiwans-coastguard-vessel-transfer-philippines-has-sparked-double-outcry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taiwan's transfer of a former coastguard vessel to the Philippines has sparked controversy, raising concerns about Taiwanese fishermen's interests and drawing criticism from Beijing. The move highlights the lack of formal diplomatic ties between the two nations, despite expanding maritime cooperation. Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office accused the ruling party of ignoring Japan's and the Philippines' infringements while pursuing maritime delimitation talks. The donation, handled by a non-governmental organization, was intended to enhance regional maritime safety, according to Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council. The vessel, named Training Ship WPS, will be used for search and rescue, humanitarian aid, marine environmental protection, and disaster response in Mindanao. However, the transfer has reignited disputes over fisheries between Taiwan and the Philippines, with past incidents involving Taiwanese fishing boats. The DPP and KMT parties have differing perspectives on the vessel transfer and its implications for fisheries disputes and Taiwan-Philippines relations.",
  "summary": "Taiwan’s transfer of a former coastguard vessel to the Philippines has triggered a dual controversy – raising concerns over the interests of Taiwanese fishermen and prompting strong criticism from Beijing. The matter centres on a 61-metre (200-foot) retired cutter handed over to the Philippine Coast Guard through a non-governmental organisation on Monday, as Taipei and Manila expand practical…",
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      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Why Taiwan’s coastguard vessel transfer to the Philippines has sparked a double outcry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/why-taiwans-coastguard-vessel-transfer-to-the-philippines-has-sparked",
        "published": "2026-09-26T05:00:12.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}