The Republic of China Navy (ROCN; also called the ROC Navy and retroactively as the Chinese Navy but colloquially as the Taiwanese Navy) is the maritime branch of the Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF).[5][6]
The service was formerly commonly just called the Chinese Navy during World War II and prior to the ROC's retreat from the mainland.[7] While still sometimes used especially in domestic circles, it is now not as often used internationally due to the current ambiguous political status of Taiwan and to avoid confusion with the People's Liberation Army Navy of the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Today, the ROC Navy's primary mission is to defend the ROC's remaining territories and the sea lanes under its jurisdiction against any possible blockades, attacks, or invasion. Operations include maritime patrols in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding waters, as well as readiness for counter-strike and counter-invasion operations during wartime. The Republic of China Marine Corps (ROCMC) also functions as a branch of the Navy.
The ship prefix for ROCN combatants is ROCS (Republic of China Ship); an older usage is CNS (Chinese Navy Ship).
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