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Beijing ramps up coastguard patrols near Taiwan, alarming island

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Beijing has intensified coastguard patrols and scientific surveys in waters east of Taiwan, a move that has raised concerns on the island. China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue stated that these patrols are routine law enforcement activities aimed at safeguarding national sovereignty and maritime rights. This increased activity follows maritime delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines, which Beijing has deemed illegal. AI

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Beijing ramps up coastguard patrols near Taiwan, alarming island

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Dewey Sim ·

    Beijing ramps up coastguard patrols and scientific surveys near Taiwan

    Beijing said it conducted a routine patrol in waters east of Taiwan on Thursday, the latest in weeks of ramped-up activity by coastguard and other vessels that has alarmed the island. China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said a formation led by the Putuoshan vessel carried out a…

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