Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost
The Coast Guard said the upgrade adds a 100-tonne patrol boat and regular larger vessels to strengthen response to Chinese patrols.
- On Sept 24, Taiwan's Coast Guard announced it "comprehensively upgraded" patrol and enforcement capacity around the Pratas Islands, responding to increased Chinese activity in the South China Sea.
- Lying more than 400 km from Taiwan, the Pratas Islands are vulnerable to Chinese attack, as China has increased military pressure over the past five years.
- A newly-built 100-tonne-class patrol boat is now stationed at Pratas following a wharf project completed in July, providing "strong multi-layered deterrence and mobile enforcement capabilities."
- The Coast Guard also reported confiscating nine Chinese fishing boats this year for reef patrol work, even as Chinese coast guard ships have increased patrols near Pratas.
- China recognizes no sovereignty claims by Taiwan, including over the Pratas Islands or nearby Zhongzhou Reef, while Taiwan maintains another South China Sea outpost at Itu Aba.
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Taiwan upgrades S China Sea outpost patrol capacity
Taiwan has upgraded its maritime patrol capacity around the Pratas Islands (Dongsha Islands, 東沙群島) in the disputed South China Sea, including regularly sending larger ships there, the government said on Wednesday, responding to an increase in Chinese activities.Lying roughly between southern Taiwan
The growing presence of Chinese ships near the Silver Atoll leads Taiwan to strengthen maritime surveillance. Taipei hardened the response and seized nine vessels in eight operations.
Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost
Taiwan has upgraded its maritime patrol capacity around the Pratas Islands in the disputed South China Sea, including regularly sending larger ships there, the government said, responding to an increase in Chinese activities.
Taiwan strengthened maritime patrol capacity around the Silver Atoll, claimed by China, reported official sources, in the face of increased Chinese activity in the area.
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