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Chinese research fleet creates strategic presence in Asian waters
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Is Beijing preparing for submarine action with maritime survey east of Taiwan?
When a mainland Chinese research vessel spent three days last month conducting an oceanographic survey in the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan, state media portrayed the mission as another example of Beijing’s expanding civilian maritime governance. However, experts highlighted the dual-use nature of oceanographic data, pointing out that the information gathered by the Xiang Yang Hong 22 from June 16 to 18 could have military applications, particularly in underwater operations. Routine...
Focus Taiwan
· Jul 8, 2026
Chinese research vessels serve military purposes: Coast Guard captain
Taipei, July 8 (CNA) China's deployment of scientific research and survey vessels in waters east of Taiwan and beyond carries a military motive -- to prepare for denying foreign naval vessels access to strategically important waters, a Taiwanese coast guard captain said Wednesday.
RAPPLER
· Jul 7, 2026
Is China changing tactics in West PH Sea?
Loud and nasty on social media, quiet on the waters
Korea Times News
· Jul 9, 2026
Korean shipbuilders eye US naval market after Canada submarine setback
Korean shipbuilders eye US naval market after Canada submarine setback
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 23, 2026
ChinaMarket has embarked on a global journey
ChinaMarket has embarked on a global journey
The Japan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Japan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands
The Chinese ships were approaching a Japanese fishing vessel operating in the area, Japan's coast guard said.
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Related coverage for "Chinese research fleet creates strategic presence in Asian waters": South China Morning Post — Is Beijing preparing for submarine action with maritime survey east of Taiwan?. Focus Taiwan — Chinese research vessels serve military purposes: Coast Guard captain. RAPPLER — Is China changing tactics in West PH Sea?. Korea Times News — Korean shipbuilders eye US naval market after Canada submarine setback. The Hindu BusinessLine — ChinaMarket has embarked on a global journey. The Japan Times — Japan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands