China Demonstrates Coast Guard Capability with Move Toward High Seas Patrols

China demonstrates coast guard capability to Pacific nations, step towards high seas patrols | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SYDNEY, Australia >> China is taking further steps toward high seas boarding of fishing boats in the Pacific for the first time, risking tensions with Taiwanese fleets and U.S. Coast Guard vessels that ply the region, Pacific Islands officials told Reuters.

China responds to Rubio's remarks on S.China Sea after his phone call with Philippine FM

In response to a US Statement Department statement claiming new US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussing Beijing's

China's Bold Move: High Seas Boarding in the Pacific Tensions Rise

China is preparing to board fishing boats in the Pacific, raising tensions with Taiwanese fleets and the U.S. Coast Guard. The Chinese Coast Guard is engaging with Pacific Island officials and international discussions on maritime law enforcement, while balancing diplomatic relations with key regional partners.

China demonstrates coast guard capability with move toward high seas patrols

The Chinese Coast Guard demonstrated the capabilities of one of its largest ships to Pacific Island ministers last week.

China shows coast guard capability to Pacific nations

Pacific officials say it's anticipated that China will soon begin patrols in the "crowded" fisheries surveillance space.

China demonstrates coast guard capability to Pacific nations, draws towards high seas patrols

The biggest fishing fleets in the Pacific attracting the most infringement notices are Chinese and Taiwanese. Read more at straitstimes.com.