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China deploys record number of ships around Taiwan
China deployed a record number of government vessels around Taiwan in July, according to data from the Taiwan Coast Guard. A total of 244 Chinese coast guard, scientific research, and other government ships were detected near the main island, averaging nearly eight vessels per day.
This represents a significant increase from previous months, with 55 vessels detected in June and 30 in May. Approximately 60 percent of the detected ships were identified as coast guard vessels. These figures do not include Chinese warships, which are deployed in the area on a near-daily basis.
Analysts suggest the increased presence of research vessels may be intended to map the region for submarine warfare. Taiwan officials have warned that the growing maritime activity is making the security situation increasingly severe. The deployment is viewed by some as ‘grey zone’ tactics used to assert authority over the waters.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The security situation surrounding Taiwan is becoming increasingly severe. www.arabnews.pk · www.enca.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Taiwan's coast guard reported a record number of Chinese government vessels in its waters during July. www.arabnews.pk · www.enca.com · globalnation.inquirer.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] A total of 244 Chinese ships, including coast guard and research vessels, were detected around Taiwan's main island in July. www.arabnews.pk · www.enca.com · globalnation.inquirer.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Increased maritime activity may be part of a Chinese effort to map the region for submarine warfare. www.arabnews.pk · www.enca.com · globalnation.inquirer.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of detected Chinese vessels rose from 55 in June and 30 in May. www.arabnews.pk · www.enca.com · globalnation.inquirer.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 60 percent of the detected vessels were coast guard ships. www.arabnews.pk · globalnation.inquirer.net