Taiwan has attended the US Pacific Command Amphibious Leadership Symposium (PALS) for the first time. On Thursday Taiwan’s defense minister Kao Kuang-chi said that military exchanges between Taiwan and the US are continuing normally.
In a press release on Wednesday, the US Marine Corps said high-ranking military officials, including those from Taiwan, talked about ship-to-shore tactics, the capabilities of their respective militaries, and new opportunities to work together in the future. They also observed an amphibious landing by a unit of US Marines.
The Pentagon has not responded to questions about whether the PALS will become a routine annual meeting or whether Taiwan will be a regular invitee in the future.