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China Tests Enhanced Maritime Presence East of Taiwan
A new study indicates that China has been testing an increased maritime presence east of Taiwan, potentially in preparation for a blockade. This move suggests a strategic shift in China's naval operations in the region.
20 Aug, 03:00 — 21 Aug, 03:48
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bloombergHigh1d ago
China Tests a New Maritime Presence East of Taiwan, Report Says
China is responding to closer cooperation between the Philippines and Japan by expanding its presence east of Taiwan in an apparent bid to establish jurisdiction over waters in the Philippine Sea, according to the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative.
By Philip J. Heijmans
Read full article →japan-timesMostly Factual1h ago
With eyes on blockade, China tests boosted presence east of Taiwan: study
China is ramping up its maritime presence in the area, an apparent bid to establish jurisdiction in the waters and counter Japan-Philippine cooperation.
Read full article →taipei-timesMostly Factual12h ago
China tests maritime presence east of Taiwan
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First report: bloomberg · 20 Aug, 03:00|Full coverage: 3 · 1d 1h|Window: 1d 1h
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