China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan

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China has launched coast guard patrols east of Taiwan, aiming to conduct law enforcement patrols within what it claims as its jurisdictional waters. The move is a demonstration of China's increased maritime presence near Taiwan.

The fleet will conduct "law enforcement patrols" in the area, China's Coast Guard said in a statement, adding it would strengthen such patrols in what it called China's jurisdictional waters.