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China harries ships near Taiwan
Chinese vessels have been conducting maritime patrols near Taiwan, prompting Taipei to shadow the ships, per Politico.
The clashes follow increased tensions in the Strait of Taiwan, with both sides accusing each other of harassment and provocative actions, SCMP reports.
Taipei has protested against what it calls APEC 'discrimination' over Taiwan's participation, as China steps up its maritime presence, Taipei Times notes.
The situation has raised concerns about regional stability, with the Strait of Taiwan emerging as a critical chokepoint amid escalating cross-strait tensions.
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E12E14 places every story on a stack of fifteen floors, from the fields under everything to the planet acting as one. This one sits on E12, states; the pressure it names: maritime tensions.
Here it turns on states: Chinese vessels, maritime patrols, Strait of Taiwan and cross-strait tensions.
The floor of states and force. In this briefing: Chinese vessels, maritime patrols, Strait of Taiwan, cross-strait tensions, regional stability, critical chokepoint.