China signals it will sustain “new normal” coast guard patrols east of Taiwan, as Beijing increases maritime pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as part of China. Multiple outlets report that tensions in Western Pacific waters spike after China’s coast guard and other vessels carry out their first “law enforcement operation” in the area in June. During that operation, the China Coast Guard reportedly radios cargo ships transiting near Taiwan to request information including their crew and destination for the first time. Chinese state media and reports attribute the move to a response to talks between Japan and the Philippines about drawing maritime boundaries in the region. Taiwan and several Western governments criticize the activity, with Taipei characterizing it as “expansionism in disguise” and describing it as legal or procedural pressure. Subsequent reporting says Chinese coast guard vessels that patrolled the area are replaced by another group tasked to “continue law enforcement patrols,” with a coast guard spokesperson stating the patrols will be strengthened in waters China calls its jurisdictional waters. The developments involve additional Chinese maritime presence and procedural enforcement around Taiwan’s eastern waters.
China expands coast guard “law enforcement” patrols east of Taiwan amid international concern
China signals it will sustain “new normal” coast guard patrols east of Taiwan, as Beijing increases maritime pressure on the self-ruled island it claims as part of China. Multiple outlets report that...
- China coast guard vessels conduct and plan to continue “law enforcement patrols” east of Taiwan.
- The patrol activity follows a first “law enforcement operation” in June in which the China Coast Guard radioed passing cargo ships for crew and destination information.
- Taiwan criticizes the moves as “expansionism in disguise,” while several Western governments express concern about the activity.
- Chinese state media links the operation to responses to Japan–Philippines boundary talks in the region.
- Reports say the initial patrol force is replaced by another group tasked with continuing the patrols.
During the operation, the China Coast Guard for the first time radioed cargo ships passing Taiwan for information about their crew and destination
1 month agoChina has signalled its intent to maintain a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, analysts say, as Beijing dials up pressure on the self-ruled island that it claims is part of its territory. Tensions over Western Pacific waters off Taiwan spiked after the Chinese coast guard and other ships launched their first “law enforcement […]
1 month agoTAIPEI — China has signaled its intent to maintain a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, analysts say, as Beijing dials up pressure on the self-ruled island that it claims is part of its territory. Tensions over Western Pacific waters off Taiwan spiked after the Chinese coast guard and other ships launched their first "law enforcement operation" in that area in June. During the operation, the China Coast Guard for the first time radioed cargo ships passing Taiwan for information about their crew and destination. Chinese state media said the operation was in response to talks between Japan and the Philippines to draw a boundary in those waters. But Taipei branded it "expansionism in disguise" and several Western governments expressed concern over the "novel" activity. China Coast Guard vessels patrolling the waters since then have been replaced by a second group that will "continue law enforcement patrols," China Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue said Saturday. "China is essentially announcing a new normal," Ray Powell, director of SeaLight, which monitors China's maritime activities,
1 month agoTAIPEI — China has signaled its intent to maintain a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, analysts say, as Beijing dials up pressure on the self-ruled island that it claims is part of its territory. Tensions over Western Pacific waters off Taiwan spiked after the Chinese coast guard and other ships launched their first “law enforcement operation” in that area in June. During the operation, the China Coast Guard for the first time radioed cargo ships passing Taiwan for information about their crew and destination. READ: Taiwan voters on alert for China meddling after disinformation overseas Chinese state media […]...Keep on reading: China signals 'new normal' with coast guard patrols off Taiwan's east
1 month agoChina launched a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting Taipei to deploy vessels and vow to expel Chinese ships from its waters.
1 month agoThe fleet will conduct "law enforcement patrols" in the area, China's Coast Guard said in a statement, adding it would strengthen such patrols in what it called China's jurisdictional waters.
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