The Republic of China Marine Corps, also known colloquially as the Taiwanese Marine Corps, is the amphibious arm of the Republic of China Navy responsible for amphibious warfare, counter-landing and reinforcement of the areas under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China, including the island of Taiwan, Kinmen, and the Matsu Islands, and defense of ROCN facilities, also functioning as a rapid reaction force and a strategic reserve capable of amphibious assaults. Wikipedia