Taiwan Sovereignty Dispute
6 articles from 5 countries
Taiwan asserts its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated, responding to China's recent coast guard patrols east of the island. The U.S. urges Beijing to cease pressuring Taiwan, as both nations dispute the legality of the patrols and alleged harassment of merchant ships.
China ships enter 'forbidden' waters around Taiwan-controlled island for first time
- Taiwan's Coast Guard reported Chinese ships entered waters around Taiping Island for the first time. - The Chinese vessels stayed for 15 minutes before being expelled by the Taiwanese Coast Guard. - The incident follows recent Chinese "security operations" near Taiwan, escalating regional tensions.
Taiwan vows to expel Chinese vessels after Beijing claims jurisdiction over eastern waters
- Taiwan's coast guard vowed to expel Chinese vessels asserting jurisdiction in waters east of the island, rejecting Beijing's claims. - China conducted a patrol in these waters, inspecting vessels an…
Taiwan Rejects China's 'Surrounding' Claims After Maritime Drills
- Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration refuted China's claims of "surrounding" the island with recent maritime drills. - The administration stated that Chinese vessels were monitored and responded to, …
Taiwan Coast Guard Urges Water Safety as May Rescues Surge
- Taiwan's Coast Guard rescued 163 people in maritime and coastal incidents from January to May, with a significant increase to 43 rescues in May. - The Coast Guard urges the public to prioritize wate…
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrol
- Taiwan's coast guard stated its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated by China's actions. - China recently ended a patrol off Taiwan's eastern shores, which it claimed was in response to Japan-Phi…
China Coast Guard Vessels Intruded into Taiwan's Waters; U.S. Urges Beijing to Stop Pressure
- China's coast guard vessels have intruded into Taiwan's eastern waters, prompting the U.S. State Department to urge Beijing to cease pressure on Taiwan. - Taiwan's Foreign Minister urged against fal…