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China holds ‘special operation’ near Taiwan after Japan-Philippines sea border talks Beijing’s Transport Ministry organised maritime police from coastal provinces Fujian and Guangdong to “conduct a special maritime traffic law enforcement operation in waters east of Taiwan Island”

Beijing sends largest patrol ship east of Taiwan after Japan-Philippine boundary talks Beijing has sent a flotilla that includes mainland China’s largest patrol vessel to waters east of Taiwan in response to Japanese-Philippine maritime boundary negotiations. The Ministry of Transport ships are expected to conduct joint patrols with a coastguard formation dispatched to the same waters last Monday. The Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily published a commentary on Sunday that accused Japan and the Philippines, which already have long-running territorial disputes with Beijing,...

China Coast Guard conducts patrols east of Taiwan Spokesperson Jiang Lue says the measure was taken in response to negotiations between Japan and the Philippines on maritime delimitation in the area

INSIGHT: Japan on alert as China Coast Guard escorts survey ship in EEZ near Taiwan https://www.europesays.com/japan/49424/ TOKYO – Chinese coast guard vessels escorted a state-owned oceanographic survey ship inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone east…

China responds to Japan-Philippines boundary talks with expanded sea patrols Beijing has announced law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan, in retaliation against Japan and the Philippines’ decision to launch maritime boundary delimitation talks. According to a statement from China’s coastguard, a formation led by its vessel Daishan conducted law enforcement patrols on Monday in waters east of Taiwan “in accordance with the law”. “This is a necessary action taken in response to Japan and the Philippines’ unilateral announcement of the launch of maritime...

China responds to Japan-Philippines maritime talks by expanding patrols On June 1, China’s coast guard said it had carried out “law enforcement” patrols in waters east of Taiwan, framing the operation as a response to newly announced maritime boundary delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines. Beijing described the patrols as a countermeasure to what it called “unilateral” maritime delimitation discussions between Tokyo and Manila. Chinese authorities stated that the deployment was carried out “in accordance with the law” and was intended to safeguard China’s “sovereign rights and interests”. Although no precise coordinates were disclosed , officials emphasized that the patrols were necessary in response to developments they argue affect disputed maritime areas. The move followed an agreement between Tokyo and Manila to begin formal talks on defining their exclusive economic zones and continental shelf boundaries. Both governments maintain that the process is consistent with international law and aims to clarify overlapping maritime claims in the region. The initiative forms part of a broader expansion of security cooperation between Japan and the Philippines, including…

China issued a formal warning to Japanese survey ships in the East China Sea today, escalating regional friction. This push signals a battle for subsea energy resources, likely forcing Japan to boost naval patrols to se… https://thegist.online/2026-07-02-iitb-students-create-hackerfab-a-30-lakh-en/

Chinese coast guard escorts public vessels in Japan-Philippine EEZ ... TOKYO – Chinese coast guard ships have started escorting the country’s public vessels in Western Pacific waters where Japan and the Philippines’ exclusive economic zones overlap, a data analysis found Sunday, in an apparent move to claim jurisdiction in the area near Taiwan. The escort by two coast guard vessels for the government survey ship Xiang Yang Hong 22 for three days from June 16 off the southern coast of Japan’s westernmost island of Yonaguni was Beijing’s apparent response to a Tokyo-Manila agreement in May to launch bilateral maritime delimitation negotiations. The analysis of data, collected from the “automatic identification system” to track vessels, was carried out by ingeniSPACE, a geospatial data analysis firm, and Aki Mouri, an associate professor for modern China studies at Doshisha University in Kyoto. The sea area is near the eastern coast of Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic island which communist-led China regards as an inalienable part of its territory. It has not ruled out the use of force to take control of it. According to the analysis, the three ships, after joining up in an area withi…

Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed islands Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region is strategically important due to proximity to Taiwan.

What’s behind Beijing’s seabed mapping east of Taiwan? Beijing has completed a seabed survey in the complex waters east of Taiwan, its latest move to strengthen management of the waters around Taiwan following maritime border talks between Japan and the Philippines, according to state media. It is the first time mainland Chinese maritime authorities have conducted hydrographic survey operations east of Taiwan to fill in previously incomplete seabed mapping data for the area, according to an article published on Wednesday by Yuyuan Tantian, a social...

Is Beijing preparing for submarine action with maritime survey east of Taiwan? When a mainland Chinese research vessel spent three days last month conducting an oceanographic survey in the Philippine Sea east of Taiwan, state media portrayed the mission as another example of Beijing’s expanding civilian maritime governance. However, experts highlighted the dual-use nature of oceanographic data, pointing out that the information gathered by the Xiang Yang Hong 22 from June 16 to 18 could have military applications, particularly in underwater operations. Routine...

Are Japan-Philippines talks a maritime red line for China’s blue-water ambitions? Beijing’s strong opposition to maritime boundary talks between Manila and Tokyo reflects growing wariness over a shifting balance of power in the western Pacific. And, experts warn, these talks – part of a highly calculated geopolitical effort by US allies – could reinforce the so-called first island chain and restrict Beijing’s naval access in an area vital to any potential conflict over Taiwan: its clear red line. Tensions have sharpened since Japan and the Philippines announced last week that...

Chinese coast guard escorts public vessels in Japan-Philippine EEZ ... TOKYO - Chinese coast guard ships have started escorting the country's public vessels in Western Pacific waters where Japan and the Philippines' exclusive economic zones overlap, a data analysis found Sunday, in an apparent move to claim jurisdiction in the area near Taiwan. The escort by two coast guard vessels for the government survey ship Xiang Yang Hong 22 for three days from June 16 off the southern coast of Japan's westernmost island of Yonaguni was Beijing's apparent response to a Tokyo-Manila agreement in May to launch bilateral maritime delimitation negotiations. The analysis of data, collected from the "automatic identification system" to track vessels, was carried out by ingeniSPACE, a geospatial data analysis firm, and Aki Mouri, an associate professor for modern China studies at Doshisha University in Kyoto. The sea area is near the eastern coast of Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic island which communist-led China regards as an inalienable part of its territory. It has not ruled out the use of force to take control of it. According to the analysis, the three ships, after joining up in an area w…

Japan, China coast guard ships face off near disputed East China Sea ... Getty Images Japanese and Chinese coast guard ships confronted each other near disputed islands Tuesday (Image for Representation) Ships from Japan's and China's coast guards faced off near disputed islands Tuesday, with each claiming they drove out the other's vessels that had intruded into their territorial waters. The incident occurred near uninhabited islands claimed as the Senkaku in Japan and the Diaoyu in China, which sit between Taiwan and Okinawa and have caused diplomatic tensions for decades. Also Read: China steps up patrols near Taiwan Japan's coast guard said it expelled two Chinese ships as they approached a Japanese fishing vessel sailing in the area. China's coast guard said separately that it drove out a Japanese fishing boat that "intruded into" waters around the islands. Live Events Relations between Japan and China have worsened since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angered Beijing in November with comments about Taiwan. Chinese ships last entered waters Japan claims as its territory on June 10, but it is rare for them to approach Japanese fishing boats. The Japan coast guard said …

Beijing vows to carry out more surveys east of Taiwan to assert its sovereignty Beijing will make maritime surveys in the waters east of Taiwan a routine matter as it seeks to assert its sovereignty following talks between Japan and the Philippines, state media reported on Friday. An article published by Yuyuan Tantian, a social media account affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV, said mainland China was “diversifying” its claims to the waters with a range of activities, ranging from military drills and coastguard patrols to natural resources surveys. It added that more...

China issued a formal warning to Japan today regarding survey ships operating in the East China Sea, spiking regional tensions. Beijing wants to control potential energy resources here, forcing Tokyo to lean on allies t… https://thegist.online/2026-07-02-iitb-students-create-hackerfab-a-30-lakh-en/

Beijing details rare marine survey east of Taiwan after Tokyo-Manila talks A mainland Chinese research vessel has conducted a marine environmental survey in waters east of Taiwan, the latest sign of Beijing’s bid to reinforce its jurisdictional claims in the area following Japanese-Philippine maritime boundary talks. The survey, which ran from Tuesday to Thursday, was conducted by the Ministry of Natural Resources’ East China Sea Bureau, which deployed the oceanographic research vessel Xiangyanghong 22. The goal was to “gain a comprehensive understanding of the natural...

How Japan and the Philippines are building a maritime security front against China Japan and the Philippines are deepening defence and maritime cooperation over shared concerns about China, with broad implications that analysts said reached beyond the South China Sea. Following Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s state visit to Tokyo last week, the two sides agreed to launch formal talks on military intelligence sharing and maritime boundary delimitation, while elevating ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Beijing responded strongly, denouncing the boundary...

Chinese coast guard escorts public vessels in Japan-Philippine EEZ This photo shows the Chinese government survey ship Xiang Yang Hong 22. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Chinese coast guard ships have started escorting the country's public vessels in Western Pacific waters where Japan and the Philippines' exclusive economic zones overlap, a data analysis found Sunday, in an apparent move to claim jurisdiction in the area near Taiwan. The escort by two coast guard vessels for the government survey ship Xiang Yang Hong 22 for three days from June 16 off the southern coast of Japan's westernmost island of Yonaguni was Beijing's apparent response to a Tokyo-Manila agreement in May to launch bilateral maritime delimitation negotiations. The analysis of data, collected from the "automatic identification system" to track vessels, was carried out by ingeniSPACE, a geospatial data analysis firm, and Aki Mouri, an associate professor for modern China studies at Doshisha University in Kyoto. The sea area is near the eastern coast of Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic island which communist-led China regards as an inalienable part of its territory. It has not ruled out the use of force to take control…

Holding the Line: China's Expanding Patrols around Scarborough Shoal Published: June 16, 2025 In the wake of an agreement last July to reduce tensions at Second Thomas Shoal , Scarborough Shoal has reemerged as the focal point of tensions between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea. China has maintained a permanent coast guard presence at Scarborough since it seized control of the feature from the Philippines in 2012. But remote sensing data from the past ten months shows that China’s presence has expanded to include additional patrols east of the feature aimed at intercepting Philippine ships, leading to frequent encounters between the two countries’ law enforcement vessels. A Look at the Data To better understand recent tensions around Scarborough Shoal, AMTI examined automatic identification system (AIS) tracking data of Chinese and Philippine law enforcement vessels from August 2024 to May 2025. Data was collected on China Coast Guard (CCG), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels operating in a large area of the South China Sea surrounding Scarborough Shoal and waters to its east, which include one of the dashes of Chin…

Beijing detects suspected Japanese spy jets near Taiwan Mainland Chinese maritime authorities detected what analysts believed to be Japanese surveillance aircraft southeast of Taiwan on Monday, after Beijing bolstered patrols around the waters following border talks between Japan and the Philippines. Beijing’s maritime law enforcement twice detected what appeared to be fixed-wing aircraft belonging to the Japan Coast Guard during its patrol southeast of Taiwan on Monday, according to a video published on Tuesday by Yuyuan Tantian, a social media...

Beijing sends new coastguard force into waters east of Taiwan Beijing on Saturday rotated a new coastguard task force into waters east of Taiwan. The second such deployment in about a month came days after China’s top diplomat urged Washington to exercise “utmost prudence” on the self-governed island. The move also comes close on the heels of high-level talks with the Philippines, where Beijing pressed Manila to match words with deeds and stabilise bilateral relations amid persistent South China Sea tensions. The Chinese coastguard said on Saturday that...

How Beijing could use its military and trade to hit back at Tokyo-Manila ties Beijing could conduct military operations, bolster its electronic warfare strength and roll out trade sanctions in response to Tokyo and Manila’s deepening defence cooperation, according to Chinese experts. Last week, Manila and Tokyo announced they would launch negotiations on the maritime boundary of their exclusive economic zones and continental shelves around Taiwan, a move that Beijing called “completely illegal and invalid”. In a report on Wednesday, the Beijing Lande Information...

Why have Japan and the Philippines’ maritime boundary talks angered China? The waters off eastern Taiwan have become a new flashpoint after Tokyo and Manila announced formal negotiations to delimit the maritime boundary of the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and continental shelf between Japan and the Philippines. On Monday, China’s coastguard carried out enforcement patrols in the region, exercising Beijing’s claimed right to maintain its own EEZ and continental shelf rights under both domestic and international law. The Taiwanese coastguard said it shadowed and...

Taiwan says China Coast Guard patrols to its east are 'provocative act' China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, was angered after Japan and the Philippines said last month they would ‌begin formal talks on delimiting their maritime boundaries, viewing that as involving waters off Taiwan

What does Beijing’s response to Tokyo-Manila boundary talks mean for Taiwan? The mainland Chinese coastguard’s first independent law enforcement patrol east of Taiwan on Monday – in response to the maritime border talks between Japan and the Philippines – marked an expansion of its patrolled area beyond the traditional focus. Since its launch in 2021, the China Coast Guard (CCG) has routinely patrolled in the South China Sea, East China Sea and Yellow Sea. In recent years, apart from routine patrols around a few Taiwan-controlled islands, the CCG has also joined the...