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Haikun is Taiwan's first homemade submarine and is part of the Haichang Project. The ship was named and launched on September 28, 2023. It faced rumors and doubts during the process, but it received support from some civil society groups.
Ji Dongyun (right) sends a Q version of the Haikun ship keychain to the military fans present, hoping to attract more people to attend. (Photo by reporter Hong Chenhong)
[Reporter Hong Chenhong/Report from Kaohsiung] Just after the National Day, my country's first self-made submarine, the Haikun, began its 24th sea test and 18th submersible test at 8 o'clock this morning. Ji Dongyun (Zhuge Fengyun), chairman of the Taiwan Security Development Association, distributed Q-version Haikun dolls at the scene, which was quite eye-catching. Ji said that the Haikun doll was very popular, and he hoped to call on more people to come to the scene to cheer for the Haikun ship and the navy. He emphasized, "There is no submarine, just half of the navy."
The Haikun ship is expected to be delivered before the end of the year, and the Navy and Taiwanese ships are undergoing key tests. Today, many military fans came to the scene to wave national flags and shout, "Come on, Haikun! Come on, Navy! Come on, Team 256!" Ji Dongyun gave everyone in attendance a Q-version of the Haikun doll, which was addictive.
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The Q version of the Haikun ship keychain is quite eye-catching. (Photo by reporter Hong Chenhong)
Ji Dongyun said that when the Haikun ship was named and launched on September 28, 2023, there were a lot of rumors and bad-mouthing outside, so a group of friends came out to support the Haikun ship, and gradually formed a force. The people working inside could not speak and felt isolated and helpless. This pair The country is not a good thing. I hope that the Haichang Project can be promoted smoothly. There should be no distinction between colors. There are no submarines, just half of the navy. Many people are unable to express their stance due to peer pressure, but they support this project in their hearts, so I want to support the right thing on behalf of these people.
He said that the doll was donated to the members of the association and a souvenir was given to the supporters who came to the scene to call on more people to come to the scene to cheer for the Haikun ship. It also cheered for Taiwan and the navy. This doll has been discontinued. Ji Dongyun said that a delivery version of the keychain has been ordered, and we will wait and see.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Haikun ship will be officially delivered to the Navy before the end of the year.
Likely · Within months

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