ROChina has deployed coast guard vessels into waters near Taiwan, specifically around the city of Xiamen and near the island of Kinmen, which is under Taiwanese administration. This operation replaces an operational force whose presence had caused dissatisfaction in Taipei and concern among some Western capitals, according to Reuters. Chinese military forces conduct nearly daily operations around Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory. Recently, China has begun using its coast guard to assert territorial claims, a strategy Taiwan refers to as 'lawfare,' aiming to invoke legal grounds for China's actions. The Chinese Coast Guard stated it would carry out 'law enforcement patrols' in the area, emphasizing the need to protect China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. In response, Taiwan's Coast Guard tracked two Chinese vessels and repositioned its own ships to accompany and monitor them. This marks the second time in about a month that China has sent coast guard ships into waters off Taiwan's eastern coast, potentially escalating diplomatic tensions involving the United States, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom. China claimed the first such operation in
Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the situation, including statements from the Chinese Coast Guard and the response from Taiwan's Coast Guard. It does not exhibit overtly biased language or one-sided sourcing.
