Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 4
China Coast Guard Rotates East Taiwan Patrol Group, Xiushan Replacing Daishan After June Missions
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 4

China Coast Guard Rotates East Taiwan Patrol Group, Xiushan Replacing Daishan After June Missions

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 4

Summary

  • CCGS Xiushan took over on Saturday from the CCGS Daishan-led task group to continue China coast guard law-enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan.
  • The coast guard said the Daishan group had operated there since June, carrying out patrols, vessel inspections, fishery protection and rescue missions.
  • Daishan will still conduct law-enforcement operations in waters China says fall under its jurisdiction, as Beijing links the patrols to defending territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.

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