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China's coast guard patrols east of Taiwan
Original: China's coast guard conducts patrols east of Taiwan, CCTV reports
China's coast guard has carried out patrols in waters east of Taiwan, according to a report by state broadcaster CCTV, as relayed by Reuters. The patrols are the latest in a series of operations by Chinese forces around Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory despite Taipei's objections. Such deployments are closely watched for signs of pressure on the island.
Why now: Chinese patrols around Taiwan are seen as part of Beijing's ongoing military pressure on the island, drawing close international attention
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- China's coast guard conducts patrols east of Taiwan, CCTV reports · ReutersWorld · 3
- China's coast guard conducts patrols east of Taiwan, CCTV reports · Reuters · 1
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