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Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese ships it accuses of harassment
Taiwan's coast guard said an unusually large number of Chinese vessels took part in coordinated operations around its main island and the disputed Pratas island. Taipei described the activity as hybrid warfare meant to alter the status quo.
Why it matters
Growing Chinese pressure around Taiwan raises risks in one of the world's most important shipping and chipmaking regions.
Background
Beijing claims self-governed Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out force; Taipei rejects the claim. China has stepped up military and coast guard activity around the island.
Sources
- Al Jazeera ↗Oct 18, 12:25 PM ET
- The Hindu ↗Oct 18, 1:13 PM ET
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