https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/facing-chinese-pressure-taiwan-says-it-must-be-master-of-its-own-maritime-informationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/facing-chinese-pressure-taiwan-says-it-must-be-master-of-its-own-maritime-informationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/facing-chinese-pressure-taiwan-says-it-must-be-master-of-its-own-maritime-information#u176504Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:06:06 +0000Taiwan must control its own maritime information and conduct independent ocean surveys to protect its waters, according to the minister in charge of the Coast Guard. This stance follows increased pressure from China and a series of maritime tensions. The island occupies a critical position on global supply chain shipping routes, making precise maritime data essential for its security and sovereignty. The minister emphasized on November 2 that Taiwan's fate depends on its ability to secure and monitor its own maritime environment.Why it mattersTaiwan's strategic location makes its wat