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Beijing ramps up maritime patrols around Taiwan, prompting Taipei to shadow ships

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Chen, A. (2026, November 1). Beijing ramps up maritime patrols around Taiwan, prompting Taipei to shadow ships. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3372875/beijing-ramps-maritime-patrols-around-taiwan-prompting-taipei-shadow-ships

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China is increasing its maritime patrols near Taiwan, with Chinese coastguard vessels conducting what they call routine law enforcement patrols east of the island. In response, Taiwan has begun shadowing these ships, denouncing them as violations of international law that threaten peace and stability in the region. The Chinese coastguard spokesman, Jiang Lue, stated that since October, a formation led by the vessel Hushi has been enhancing control over nearby waters to ensure orderly navigation.

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As of November 1, 2026, Taiwan's Coast Guard reported that China's coast guard was conducting patrols off Taiwan’s east coast, which Taipei claims are attempts to harass ships at sea and violate international law. On October 31, 2026, Taiwan responded by sending its own ships to monitor the situation after two Chinese vessels were spotted in the area. China asserts that these patrols are routine law enforcement activities aimed at reinforcing administrative control over maritime navigation. Since June, Beijing has intensified such activities near Taiwan's east coast, raising concerns among Taiwanese officials about potential preparations for a maritime blockade during times of conflict or crisis. Taipei views this coastal region as crucial for wartime supply routes from allied nations.

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