00:02Transporting a life-saving buoy across the lawn of Palau's National Congress building,
00:07these drones are a gift from Taiwan to its ally, Palau.
00:11Weighing just 9.5 kilograms, they can carry a payload of up to 3.5 kilos
00:17at speeds of up to 25 kilometers per hour.
00:20They're meant to help Palau during emergencies.
00:23Another function we are doing now is communications relays.
00:27If 4G and 5G infrastructure is damaged by natural disasters,
00:33the drone can carry communication relay payloads.
00:39Those are some of the functions that are being used in Taiwan.
00:42This is part of Taiwan's drone diplomacy,
00:44an effort to show how its advanced tech can help like-minded countries
00:48and diversify away from Chinese-made models in what's become known as non-red supply chains.
00:55And Xiao says Taiwan can also help Palau fight transnational criminal organizations
01:00that threaten the security and well-being of people across the Pacific.
01:04I'm honored to announce that Taiwan's Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau
01:10is prepared to assign designated personnel to Palau
01:15to work closely with the local relevant authorities
01:19and jointly address the growing challenges posed by cross-national crime.
01:27Whether it's the forces of nature or regional security threats,
01:31the allies say they'll face them together.
01:33As the vice president's visit continues,
01:36she'll see even more of the initiatives Taiwan is supporting in Palau
01:39and forge deeper ties with Taipei's Pacific ally.
01:43These potentially life-saving drones are just one symbol
01:46of their shared commitment to keeping their waters safe.
01:49Hank Shri and Tiffany Wong in Palau for Taiwan Plus.
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