Sheet South China Morning Post Taiwan announced on April 22 that it would protect its own security, after Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that Tokyo would not engage in the military if Taiwan was attacked. Ms. Au Giang An (Joanne Ou) – spokesperson for Taiwan External Relations – said on April 22: “Self-protection of security is an unshakeable task for us and Taiwan will take on your own responsibility to protect people’s homes and protect this island ”. Ms. Au Giang An (Joanne Ou) – the spokesperson of the Taiwan External Relations Agency. Photo: TAIWAN NEWS Earlier, speaking at the National Assembly on April 20, Prime Minister Suga emphasized that although the US-Japan Joint Declaration, issued after the summit between Mr. Suga and US President Joe Biden, mentioned the issue. But Japanese forces will not engage in any military situation around the island. In response to a question from an opposition politician in the National Assembly on April 20 about the details of Japan’s commitment to Taiwan, Mr. Suga stated “no military participation is expected”. According to the SCMP Analysts say Japan’s constitution will not allow the military to enter the war in the event that China tries to capture Taiwan by force, but Tokyo can provide the United States with logistical and rear-end support. In the statement, Mr. Biden and Mr. Suga called for “peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”. This is the first time the US and Japan have mentioned the Taiwan issue in a joint statement in more than 50 years. The two sides also said they would counter China’s “threat” in the Asia-Pacific region. The US-Japan statement has aroused strong protests from China, when it warned that Tokyo and Washington should stay away from “internal affairs” related to Taiwan. Over the weekend, the Chinese military’s Eastern Zone, which oversees the Taiwan Strait, deployed dozens of H-6K strategic bombers to participate in a nine-hour live-fire drill. , according to the China Central Television (CCTV) . Previously, the Taiwan External Relations Agency on April 22 said the US-Japan defense alliance is the foundation of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. The agency also said the reference in the joint statement reflects the two countries’ strong consensus on security in the Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific. “We welcome the international community’s concern about trans-strait peace and stability … and it is our responsibility to protect our security,” the statement said. “Taiwan will continue to liaise and cooperate closely with the US, Japan and other like-minded countries in maintaining stability across the strait as well as maintaining security and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region. – Pacific “- stated clearly. China always considers Taiwan its territory and does not rule out the possibility of using force to unify. The Taiwan-strait relations have been strained since Thai Anh Van, who opposed the “one China” policy, became the island’s leader in 2016.

After the terrible shooting in Atlanta (Georgia) in mid-March, Tam Nguyen organized self-defense classes for the Vietnamese community in Garden Grove, California. The purpose of the class is to help members protect themselves from racist acts against Asian Americans. Photo: Reuters.

The shootings at three spas in the city of Atlanta have left 8 people, including 6 women of Asian descent, dead. The suspect said he suffered from a sexual addiction and the women were “tempted”. The shooting occurred amid rising Asian stigma attacks in the United States during the epidemic, which also sparked debate about stigmatization against Asians and a recurring image. the sexualization of Asian women in America. Photo: Reuters.

The Covid-19 pandemic prompted Nguyen to set up “Nailing It for America”. This organization accepts donations and distributes personal protective equipment for medical personnel, with a device value of about $ 30 million. In addition, the organization also provides food for the elderly isolated by the pandemic. When the shooting happened, the organization’s goal changed, focusing on helping the Asian community as well as colleagues in the beauty industry. Photo: Reuters.

Self-defense classes have also been offered in many other parts of the United States. Officials and police are also involved in teaching students and members of the Asian community how to avoid becoming victims and what to do when something goes wrong. Photo: Reuters.

“Violent situations are happening more and more. As an Asian woman, I really want to know what to do when I am in that situation,” said Vy Truong, a student. Photo: Reuters.

At the Tam Nguyen family-owned beauty salon, masters teach about 50 students for a period of one to two weeks. Lessons focus on getting away and escaping from the attacker. In addition, the masters also taught how to counterattack to pin enemies to the ground and attack at vulnerable locations. Photo: Reuters.

Tam Nguyen is a co-owner of a beauty salon in the city of Garden Grove. His family center has helped 50,000 students graduate in 35 years of operation. Most of the trainees are of Vietnamese origin. Photo: Reuters.

According to US census data, 40% of the population of Garden Grove is of Asian descent. In the nearby city of Huntington Beach, many white daemons regularly gathered to protest. Photo: Reuters.

Qconstruction process

On the first day, the self-defense battalion was established consisting of the commanding board, 2 companies and 2 subordinate platoons with 193 officers and soldiers, of which 21 were officers, professional soldiers, and defense officers. In response to the request in the new situation, on August 21, 2006, the Commander of the Navy decided to upgrade the Self-Defense Battalion of Saigon Newport Company to a self-defense flotilla with 11 affiliated units, including: 1 Fleet of ships; 3 Companies and 7 Platoons. Self-defense flotilla forces are deployed at Tan Cang – Cat Lai Port, Tan Cang – Hiep Phuoc Port, ICD Tan Cang – Song Than, ICD Tan Cang – Long Binh, the Port Cluster of Cai Mep, the Port of Tan Cang – Central Region and the Hai Phong Region.

The Self-Defense Squadron has been regularly strengthened to consolidate its organization, and sent officers to train in military academies and schools. Specifically: coordinating with the Naval Academy to open 6 classes to foster military knowledge; coordinated with the Naval Special Forces Brigade 126 in training in counter-terrorism; organize for young cadres, cadres in the planned source subjects to study in combat units in Region 2, Region 4 of the Navy. Up to now, the frame staff of the Self-Defense Squad have been trained and appointed with sufficient quantity, have good ethical qualities, are capable, and the quality of the contingent of self-defense officers and soldiers has been improved.

The Saigon Newport Self-Defense Force has strengthened and is ready to perform the task.

Are not stop improving operational efficiency

The crew regularly renews and improves the quality of political education, considering it one of the important contents to improve the synergy and combat readiness of the self-defense forces.

The forces of the Navy Squadron actively developed and deployed military training plans to ensure strict and scientific; in accordance with the characteristics and tasks of production and business of the Corporation and the provisions of the Ordinance. Follow the motto “basic, practical, quality“.

Because the training of the Self-Defense Squadron often focuses on Saturday, Sunday, so the Squadron has combined training with ideological work, propaganda, guaranteed number 98% or more and achieved high results.

In addition to the training contents according to the provisions of the Ordinance on Militia and Self-Defense, the force of the Squadron was also strengthened with training in shooting targets at sea, training to drop mines; training in practice of A2 options to serve the protection of public holidays and New Year; terrorism prevention training, fire and explosion prevention training … the theoretical contents were organized in class and discussed in the Navy; practical training contents are organized decentralized in the squadrons, companies, platoons directly under.

The results of the annual military training courses are 100% satisfactory, in which there are many contents achieving the rate of over 70%, fairly and well. Participating in activities of the Southern Maritime Self-Defense Festival continuously won first and second prizes for the whole delegation.

Successful implementation of the mission

The Saigon New Port Self-Defense Force patrols and ensures the security of the port

The crew has well implemented the combat readiness plans, well managed the security and order of the stationed areas, strictly maintained discipline training, built formal order and industrial civilization.

Strictly complying with the regulations on coordination with the police and the army in the areas where they are stationed, coordinating the exercises of plans A2, fire and explosion prevention, terrorism prevention, search and rescue, rescue and security. seaport, military port regulations. Regularly maintain communication between the forces within the unit in order to promptly detect and handle signs, phenomena and acts of illegal intrusion to the unit at all times.

Pilot organization, successfully towing submarines and successfully completing external activities to welcome foreign military ships at Cam Ranh international port; participating in the search, rescue and rescue of CASA- and SU-30 MK aircraft in distress with the highest political responsibility, highly appreciated by the Military Service and the Ministry of Defense;

Organizing the reception and loading and unloading of thousands of tons of weapons and equipment; welcome, see off, ensure absolute security and safety for hundreds of delegations of the Party, State, ministries and people to visit Truong Sa archipelago, DK1 Rig House; constructing many military projects on Truong Sa archipelago, border patrol roads and defensive areas on the mainland to ensure confidentiality and safety; strictly control more than 30,000 people and more than 30,000 vehicles going in and out of facilities every day.

Maintain the No. 1 position in Vietnam in seaport operation

As a mass armed force that cannot escape production, over the years, the forces of the Self-Defense Squad have contributed to bringing Saigon New Port to the No. 1 position in Vietnam in seaport operations.

Account for over 62% market share of handling import and export containers through national seaports; accounting for 25% of the country’s total import-export turnover; Contributing 37% of total import-export tax revenue and 8% of total national budget revenue; Saigon New Port is in the TOP 19 container port clusters with the largest volume in the world, and in the TOP 10 logistics service enterprises in Vietnam.

As one of the 7 State-owned enterprises proposed by the Ministry of Planning and Investment to research and participate in the large-scale State-owned enterprise development project to promote the leading role, paving the way in the seaport operation industry, logistics services in Vietnam. Achieving National Brand for the 6th time in a row; ranked 100 sustainable development enterprises in 2020.

Colonel Nguyen Van Hanh, Deputy General Director cum Hai Doan Chief awarded awards to individuals with outstanding achievements in the year.

Over 20 years of construction and growth, generations of officers and soldiers of Saigon Newport Corporation have completed the assigned tasks. For 12 consecutive years (from 2009 to 2020), the self-defense squadron of Saigon Newport Corporation was awarded the title of Quyet Thang Unit by the Head of the High Command of the Navy; 121 collective turns, 607 individual turns were awarded. In particular, in 2017, the Navy was honored to be awarded the Third Class Fatherland Protection Medal by the State President. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the traditional day, the Navy is honored to be awarded the Certificate of Merit by the Minister of Defense.

20 years of construction and development, the self-defense squadron of Saigon Newport Corporation has been contributing to preserving and promoting the tradition of the Labor Hero Unit of Saigon Newport Corporation. Contributing positively to the building of Vietnam’s self-defense force, worthy of the praise of President Ho Chi Minh: “The militia and the guerrillas are the force of the entire nation, an invincible force, the iron wall of the Fatherland, no matter how violent the enemy will touch that force, that wall, All enemies must disintegrate “.