China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

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China and Taiwan are in a dispute over the legality of coast guard patrols in waters east of Taiwan, with China conducting a maritime operation and Taiwan accusing harassment of commercial vessels. The situation adds tension to regional maritime security.

China said ships were sent for a “special maritime operation” in waters east of Taiwan after announcements from Japan and the Philippines; Taiwan accused these ships of “harassing” commercial vessels