On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Fujian Coast Guard kicked off a new maritime law enforcement patrol in waters off Taiwan Island and the nearby Matsu and Wuqiu islets 🚢🌊.
Zhu Anqing, spokesperson for the East China Sea Bureau of the China Coast Guard, explained that this operation is designed to exercise jurisdiction over Taiwan Island and its affiliated islets in line with the one-China principle. In simple terms, this principle holds that Taiwan is part of a single China, a stance that shapes cross-strait ties.
These patrols involve multiple vessels working together to monitor and uphold maritime regulations—from preventing smuggling to ensuring safety at sea. Much like coast guard teams in the Strait of Malacca keeping busy shipping lanes secure, they highlight the region’s ever-evolving maritime dynamics.
Keep an eye on how these patrols evolve—they reflect ongoing developments in regional security and cross-strait engagement.
Source: Xinhua
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Fujian coast guard conducts law enforcement patrol near Taiwan Island
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