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Beijing rejects US, EU criticism over Taiwan coastguard patrols

Beijing has rejected criticism from the United States, Great Britain, France, and Germany regarding its coastguard operations near Taiwan. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman stated that the patrols are lawful and necessary to protect China's maritime rights and regional order, dismissing the concerns as a distortion of facts. These deployments were reportedly a response to maritime border talks between Japan and the Philippines. AI

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Beijing rejects US, EU criticism over Taiwan coastguard patrols

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Caroline Lin ·

    Beijing slams US, European concerns over coastguard patrols near Taiwan

    Beijing on Thursday rejected criticism from the United States and three European nations over its recent coastguard operations east of Taiwan, declaring the patrols were lawful and necessary to safeguard its maritime rights and regional order. The rebuke came a day after the US, …