
China Conducts First 'Law Enforcement Patrol' in Waters East of Taiwan, Raising Blockade Fears
China's Coast Guard has conducted its first declared 'law enforcement patrol' in the Pacific Ocean east of Taiwan, operating 80–140 miles off Taiwan's eastern coast. Analysts warn the move signals Beijing's intent to establish a permanent maritime presence in the area and is rehearsing mechanisms for a future blockade or quarantine, prompting sharp concern from Taipei and several Western governments.
Source: EURASIAN Times Defense










