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Japan and the Philippines have agreed to negotiate their maritime borders in the waters east of Taiwan. But the discussions have not gone down well with China, which has launched a special “traffic enforcement” maritime operation in the area. Taiwan’s Coast Guard immediately deployed its Kaohsiung patrol vessel to shadow the Chinese flotilla and force them out. Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense says China’s actions are a provocative act of cognitive warfare, and a serious infringement on Taiwan’s national sovereignty. Let’s hear how it happened.

Government vessel
China
- Kaohsiung Vessel, both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China. These are waters under China’s jurisdiction. Do not interfere with our official duties.

Kaohsiung Vessel
Taiwan Coast Guard
- China has no sovereignty whatsoever in waters east of Taiwan. Should a conflict occur, your side will face international sanctions.

Wellington Koo
Minister of National Defense
It was a provocation, a form of cognitive warfare, and a serious violation of our national sovereignty. The Ministry of National Defense and the Coast Guard will continue to coordinate closely and share intelligence.

The maritime standoff unfolded shortly after 2 on Saturday afternoon, when Chinese Coast Guard and government vessels entered Taiwan’s restricted waters approximately 30 nautical miles southwest of Cape Eluanbi. Flying maritime traffic enforcement flags, the vessels appeared to be attempting to reinforce Beijing’s claim that the Taiwan Strait constitutes China’s internal waters. Koo stressed that the Ministry of National Defense will continue coordinating with the Coast Guard to safeguard maritime security.

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