Taiwan-China Relations

Taiwan's Coast Guard Slams Chinese Patrol to Taiwan's East

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Taiwan’s coast guard is closely monitoring two Chinese coast guard vessels conducting what Beijing calls a “law enforcement patrol” east of Green Island. Taiwan condemned the activity as an attempt to use what Beijing calls law enforcement to expand its territorial claims.

Chinese Coast Guard Incursion

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Taiwan is closely monitoring two Chinese coast guard ships near Green Island, off the country’s southeast coast.

The vessels are carrying out what China calls a "law enforcement patrol." Taiwan's coast guard calls the mission an example of China faking law enforcement jurisdiction to expand its territorial claims. The coast guard has sent one of its vessels to the area, saying it would continue to take necessary measures to safeguard national security.