Taiwan says China using militia boats to expand 'battlefield preparation' in western Pacific

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Taiwan says China using militia boats to expand 'battlefield preparation' in western Pacific

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Taiwan’s Coast Guard says China is combining militia boats and coast guard vessels to expand battlefield-preparation operations around Taiwan and into the western Pacific. Taiwan warns the activity is also putting pressure on Japan and the Philippines.

TAIPEI, Oct 23 - China is combining militia vessels with coast guard ships to expand \"battlefield preparation\" around Taiwan and into the western Pacific, Taiwan's Coast Guard said, warning the operations were also putting pressure on Japan and the Philippines.

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