The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) posted a photo on Facebook showing joint patrols by Taiwan and U.S. coast guard vessels, delighting supporters of the Democratic Progressive Party. However, China is expanding its military activities in the gray zones around Taiwan. China's maritime militia has gathered off Taiwan's northern coast, forming a "maritime great wall" and eroding Taiwan's strategic depth. Additionally, China's coast guard ships are frequently active in Taiwan's eastern waters, potentially impacting Taiwan's shipping and fishing activities.
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- Source: PR Times
- Category: News