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Mainland Chinese government vessels, Taiwan Coastguard
Taiping Island (Itu Aba), South China Sea
June 14, 2026
Verified: June 14, 2026
"Mainland Chinese law enforcement vessels entered restricted waters near Taiping Island for the first time. Taiwanese coastguard drove the vessels away. Experts view this as an attempt by Beijing to assert sovereignty and establish effective control."
Author: Robert D. Kaplan
Robert Kaplan provides a profound geopolitical analysis of the South China Sea, explaining how control over these waters is central to China's strategy for regional hegemony and why small features like Taiping Island are critical flashpoints in the broader power struggle.
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