‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese ships
Taiwan's coast guard drove away 16 Chinese vessels, including research, fishing, and coast guard ships, after they conducted simultaneous maritime harassment operations. The encounters occurred around Pratas and along Taiwan's eastern, southern, and south-western coastlines. Taipei describes these actions as part of a broader effort by China to alter the status quo through hybrid warfare. China has criticized Taiwan's response, specifically citing actions against fishing vessels near the Dongsha Islands and warning that Taiwan must bear the consequences of a water cannon incident.
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- ✓ Taiwan's coast guard drove away 16 Chinese vessels.
- ✓ The expelled fleet included coast guard, research, and fishing ships.
- ✓ Vessels were encountered around Pratas and off the eastern, southern, and south-western coastlines of Taiwan.
- ✓ Chinese coast guard ships entered restricted waters near Dongsha.
What changed
Taiwan reported the expulsion of 16 Chinese ships involved in coordinated maritime harassment.
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Taiwan Coast Guard Expels 16 Chinese Vessels Following Maritime Harassment
Taiwan's coast guard drove away 16 Chinese vessels, including research, fishing, and coast guard ships, after they conducted simultaneous maritime harassment operations. The encounters occurred around Pratas and along Taiwan's eastern, southern, and south-western coastlines. Taipei describes these actions as part of a broader effort by China to alter the status quo through hybrid warfare. China has criticized Taiwan's response, specifically citing actions against fishing vessels near the Dongsha Islands and warning that Taiwan must bear the consequences of a water cannon incident.
Why it matters
The incident reflects escalating tensions over maritime boundaries and territorial claims in the region. China is increasing its presence around Taiwan to pressure the island. These interactions often involve the use of coast guard ships to assert sovereignty over restricted waters.
What is confirmed
- Taiwan's coast guard drove away 16 Chinese vessels.
- The expelled fleet included coast guard, research, and fishing ships.
- Vessels were encountered around Pratas and off the eastern, southern, and south-western coastlines of Taiwan.
- Chinese coast guard ships entered restricted waters near Dongsha.
Still unconfirmed
- Taiwan used water cannons during the encounters.
- China claims Taiwan's actions against fishing vessels near Dongsha Islands were improper.
What to watch next
- Official response from the Chinese government regarding the expulsion of the 16 ships
- Further reports of Chinese vessel incursions into restricted waters around Pratas
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- Al Jazeera — ‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese ships
- Reuters — Taiwan must 'bear the consequences' of water cannon incident, China says
- China Daily — Mainland criticizes Taiwan's actions against fishing vessels near Dongsha Islands
- Taipei Times — Chinese ships enter restricted waters around Pratas: CGA
- Focus Taiwan — Chinese coast guard ships enter restricted waters near Dongsha: CGA
- www.aljazeera.com — ‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese ships
- www.straitstimes.com — Taiwan says it drove away 16 Chinese ships involved in ‘maritime harassment’ | The Straits Times
- www.taiwanplus.com — Taiwan Coast Guard Drives Away 16 Chinese Vessels Near Island ...
- jamaicainquirer.com — ‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese ships - Jamaica Inquirer – Daily Jamaica News
- hongkongfp.com — Taiwan says drives away 16 Chinese ships
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