Taiwan bolsters naval support amid increased Chinese coastguard activity

Taiwan is increasing its naval support for its coastguard in response to a surge in Chinese coastguard vessel activity around the Dongsha Islands. Beijing's increased presence, with 39 appearances since February last year, is seen by Taipei as a tactic to test Taiwan's responses and refine its grey-zone operations. Taiwan's defense minister stated the coastguard will lead the response, with the navy providing assistance and joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities being utilized. AI

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• Chinese coastguard vessels
• Taiwan
• Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration
• Taiwan's defence ministry
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• Wellington Koo Li-hsiung

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