Tamsui River
Coverage of Tamsui River in the Nexus archive.
- A battle for Taipei could hinge on defending this river. Here's how Taiwan's forces are readying for that fight.
The Tamsui River is highlighted as a significant geographic vulnerability in Taiwan, cutting through Taipei where government and military headquarters are located. During recent Han Kuang drills, Taiwanese forces practiced defending the river corridor, which provides potential direct access into central Taipei. This waterway forms part of an "iron triangle" with Bali Beach and Taipei Port, making it crucial to the capital's defense.
- Taiwan is using Frankenstein-style tanks made with old Patton designs to guard the gateway to its capital
CM-11 Brave Tiger tanks, which are assemblies of Cold War-era parts utilizing M60A3 chassis and M48A3 Patton turret designs, were deployed in fixed positions guarding the Tamsui River. This river is vital for Taipei's defense as it provides a route from the Taiwan Strait into the capital. The deployment was observed during Taiwan’s annual 10-day Han Kuang exercise.