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Surge in Chinese coastguard activity around Dongsha Islands raises security concerns
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Main source · Kyodo News
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Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, Wellington Koo (Taiwan Defence Minister)
Dongsha Islands (Pratas Islands), Taiwan
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Chinese coastguard vessels have appeared around the Dongsha Islands 39 times since February last year.
Taiwan's defence minister Wellington Koo stated the coastguard remains the primary responder, with navy support.
Taipei views the activity as a potential test of response capabilities and grey-zone tactics.
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