https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-accuses-china-of-harassment-after-standoff-between-shipsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-accuses-china-of-harassment-after-standoff-between-shipshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/taiwan-accuses-china-of-harassment-after-standoff-between-ships#u176062Thu, 05 Nov 2026 02:20:32 +0000Taiwan's coast guard accused China of harassment after a Chinese vessel entered restricted waters near a disputed coral island administered by Taiwan. The incident took place early Saturday near the Pratas Islands in the South China Sea. This confrontation follows a broader pattern of maritime friction, including reports of Chinese patrols on Taiwan's east coast and the use of research ships to map undersea infrastructure. Taiwan has stated it must control its own maritime information to counter increasing Chinese pressure.Why it mattersThe Pratas Islands are part of a larger territo