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China’s Assertions of Authority Over Foreign Ships Near Taiwan Draw U.S. Rebuke
China’s coast guard this month began issuing commands to foreign vessels on Taiwan’s Pacific side, an action that the U.S. decried as “destabilizing.”
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 1, 2026
Taiwan tells ships to reject China Coast Guard boarding demands
Taiwan has instructed its commercial vessels to ignore any boarding or inspection requests from China’s Coast Guard in waters off the island’s east coast, signalling a firmer response to Beijing’s expanding maritime enforcement activities. Taipei also said its Coast Guard would intervene, if necessary, to prevent Chinese vessels from boarding Taiwanese ships, reinforcing its claim [] The post Taiwan tells ships to reject China Coast Guard boarding demands appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Investing.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion
Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion
Vision Times
· Jun 26, 2026
UK, France, and Germany Warn China Over Taiwan Strait Maritime Activities
The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) recent China Coast Guard patrol operations in waters east of Taiwan have drawn international attention. According to Reuters, on June 24, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany issued a rare joint statement warning that China’s latest activities threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation. The three countries reaffirmed their opposition []
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 4, 2026
China Rotates Coast Guard Formation East of Taiwan, Confirming Patrol Is Now Permanent
Beijing rotated its coast guard east of Taiwan, replacing CCGS Daishan with CCGS Xiushan and confirming the patrol as a standing routine. Taiwan has prepositioned vessels and authorized force. China is ignoring Western protests and building an administrative foothold in disputed waters.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 25, 2026
Beijing slams US, European concerns over coastguard patrols near Taiwan
Beijing on Thursday rejected criticism from the United States and three European nations over its recent coastguard operations east of Taiwan, declaring the patrols were lawful and necessary to safeguard its maritime rights and regional order. The rebuke came a day after the US, Britain, France and Germany expressed concern over the coastguard deployments, saying the activities “threaten regional stability and the freedom of navigation and safety of international shipping”. Chinese foreign...
Focus Taiwan
· Jun 25, 2026
Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional status quo
Taipei, June 25 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on Thursday said China, not Taiwan, is the party undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific, reiterating that strengthening Taiwan's self-defense capabilities is not a provocation but a necessary step to safeguard democracy.
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Related coverage for "China’s Assertions of Authority Over Foreign Ships Near Taiwan Draw U.S. Rebuke": Modern Diplomacy — Taiwan tells ships to reject China Coast Guard boarding demands. Investing.com — Inside Taiwan’s nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion. Vision Times — UK, France, and Germany Warn China Over Taiwan Strait Maritime Activities. The Eastern Herald — China Rotates Coast Guard Formation East of Taiwan, Confirming Patrol Is Now Permanent. South China Morning Post — Beijing slams US, European concerns over coastguard patrols near Taiwan. Focus Taiwan — Lai reiterates self-defense resolve, says China altering regional status quo