China defends patrols east of Taiwan after 3 European nations raise alarm — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-defends-patrols-east-of-taiwan-after-3-european-nations-raise-alarmContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. China Defends Naval Patrols East of Taiwan Following European Alarmhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-defends-patrols-east-of-taiwan-after-3-european-nations-raise-alarmhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-defends-patrols-east-of-taiwan-after-3-european-nations-raise-alarm#u20811Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:05:48 +0000Britain, France, and Germany issued a joint statement expressing alarm over "novel Chinese activity" east of Taiwan. These nations argue the patrols threaten regional stability, freedom of navigation, and international shipping safety. China has defended its actions in response to these concerns and those raised by the US.What's confirmed:Britain, France, and Germany issued a joint statement expressing alarm over novel Chinese activity east of Taiwan.The European nations stated that China's activities threaten regional stability, freedom of navigation, and the safety of internat