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international-relations1 year ago

Chinese Coast Guard Escalates Presence Near Taiwan's Front-Line Islands

Five Chinese coast guard ships entered prohibited waters near Taiwan's Kinmen islands, prompting a warning from Taiwan's coast guard. The incident comes amid rising tensions between the two countries, with China increasing patrols around the Taiwan-controlled islands. Taiwan's defense ministry stated that it is not bolstering its forces on the islands and hopes the situation will be handled smoothly. China's Taiwan Affairs Office has yet to comment on the incident.

via NBC News|
#china#coast-guard#international-relations
international-relations1 year ago

Chinese Patrols Near Taiwan Escalate with Naval and Coast Guard Activity

China has increased coast guard activity around Taiwan-controlled islands near the Chinese mainland, conducting patrols in once-restricted waters. The move comes after a recent incident involving Chinese fishermen and Taiwan's coast guard. The United States is closely monitoring the situation and urging restraint and dialogue, as it remains Taiwan's main arms supplier and strongest international backer. The increased Chinese maritime law enforcement around Kinmen is seen as a tactic to erode Taiwan's control over its territorial waters and poses a challenge for Taiwan, with China playing up its numerical advantage while pressuring its smaller neighbor with non-military vessels.

via Newsweek|
#china#coast-guard#international-relations
international-relations1 year ago

China Coast Guard Provokes Panic by Boarding Taiwan Tourist Boat

Taiwan accuses China's coast guard of causing panic after boarding a Taiwanese tourist boat near Kinmen, just 3km from China's coast, for a half-hour inspection, following a recent incident where a Chinese fishing boat capsized after being pursued by Taiwan's coast guard. Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, with China viewing Taiwan as a breakaway province and Taiwan asserting its distinct identity. Taiwan's Defence Minister urges peaceful handling of the situation, while Beijing condemns the incident and vows to step up patrols in the area.

via BBC.com|
#china#coast-guard#international-relations
international-relations1 year ago

Tensions Rise as Chinese Coast Guard Boards Taiwanese Tourist Boat

Taiwan protested after Chinese coast guards boarded a tourist boat near the Kinmen archipelago, leading to increased tensions in the area. The incident comes amid rising military activities by China following Taiwan's election of an independence-leaning president. Taiwan's Premier called for a rational and cooperative approach to maintain security in the region, while China has increased patrols and maritime law enforcement in the area. The two sides continue to dispute the waters off the coast of Kinmen, with fishermen from both Taiwan and China affected by the escalating tensions.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#china#coast-guard#international-relations
international-relations1 year ago

Tensions Rise as China Increases Patrols Near Taiwan's Kinmen Archipelago

China is increasing patrols near Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago following the drowning of two fishermen during a chase by the Taiwanese coast guard. Tensions have risen as Chinese vessels, including sand dredgers and fishing boats, have increased in the area, causing complaints from Kinmen residents about noise pollution and fishing losses. Taiwan claims the area as restricted, but China disputes this, leading to a furious condemnation and blame from China after the fishermen's deaths. The two survivors are in Taiwan's custody, and both sides are communicating while China vows further measures, escalating the ongoing dispute over Taiwan's status.

via The Associated Press|
#china#coast-guard#fishermen
politics2 years ago

The Importance of Taiwan's Future Amidst US-China Tensions.

Residents of Taiwan's Kinmen island are calling for a bridge to mainland China as part of a proposal to turn the island into a demilitarized zone and boost economic ties. However, the proposal has been rejected by Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party and military due to national security risks and fears of inviting China to seize the territory. Kinmen, which was bombarded with an estimated one million artillery shells during the Chinese civil war, is vulnerable to hostile action from China's People's Liberation Army and has just a few thousand troops stationed there.

via CNN|
#china#demilitarized-zone#kinmen