Taiwan Accuses China of Illegal Coast Guard Operation East of Island as Japan-Philippines Talks Begin
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Updated · 台北時報 · Jun 15
Taiwan Accuses China of Illegal Coast Guard Operation East of Island as Japan-Philippines Talks Begin
1 articles · Updated · 台北時報 · Jun 15
Summary
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said China has no law-enforcement authority in waters east of Taiwan after Beijing announced a “special maritime law enforcement operation” there on Saturday.
China’s Ministry of Transport said it dispatched coast guard vessels in response to Japan and the Philippines starting maritime boundary delimitation negotiations in waters it described as east of “China’s Taiwan island.”
MOFA said the move was illegal and accused Beijing of undermining regional peace and stability by trying to normalize Chinese patrols and enforcement in the area.
The dispute adds pressure around waters east of Taiwan as neighboring states pursue maritime boundary talks that Beijing is using to justify a more assertive operational presence.