Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters near Taiping Island
Taiwan says two Chinese vessels entered prohibited waters around Taiping Island in the South China Sea and remained there for about 15 minutes before being expelled by the coast guard. The island, also known as Itu Aba, is controlled by Taiwan but claimed by China, the Philippines and Vietnam. Taiwan described the incident as a fresh example of grey-zone harassment in waters it says are restricted.The coast guard said the vessels "openly intruded" into the area on Thursday and that the prohibited zone extends four kilometres from shore. In a statement, it said the ships were removed after the brief... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jun 2026 11:00 LONDON
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Taiwan dispatches ships after Chinese coast guard operation near Pratas Islands
Taiwan said on Sunday it had dispatched vessels to respond to a Chinese maritime operation in waters east of the island near the Pratas Islands. The Taiwan Coast Guard said the Chinese ships were monitored throughout the incident and that it sent the necessary vessels to respond appropriately. Taipei said the operation amounted to a violation of international law and described it as highly provocative.According to Taiwan, the Chinese vessels involved were a coast guard ship and an oceanographic survey ship. Taiwanese authorities said the two ships carried out what they described as the first coordinated operation intended to provoke... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 10:00 LONDON
