Taiwan and China coast guards in standoff at top of South China Sea
China has pressured Taiwan by increasing its military presence around the Pratas Islands, and Taipei is on high alert for further Chinese actions.
TL;DR
- Taiwan and Chinese coast guards engaged in a two-day standoff near the Pratas islands in the South China Sea.
- The dispute involved radio warnings over sovereignty, with the Chinese ship claiming jurisdiction and routine mission status.
- Taiwan's coast guard responded by urging the Chinese ship to "strive for democracy."
- The Pratas islands, controlled by Taiwan, are seen as vulnerable due to their distance from Taiwan island.
- This incident follows increased Chinese military presence around Taiwan and a previous encounter with a Chinese research ship.
- Taiwan's National Security Council reported 100 Chinese ships in the first island chain.