Chinese Coast Guard’s Continued Intrusions into Taiwan Waters Seen as Bluff by Analysts

Chinese Coast Guard’s Continued Intrusions into Taiwan Waters Seen as Bluff by Analysts
Taiwan special force troops take part in a coast guard drill in Kaohsiung on June 10, 2023. Sam Yeh / AFP via Getty Images
Jessica Mao
Sean Tseng
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For the second day in a row, Chinese Coast Guard ships have breached the waters surrounding Kinmen, an area under Taiwan’s control. This incursion follows closely on the heels of an earlier violation on March 15, when four Chinese vessels entered Kinmen’s restricted waters. Analysts interpret China’s assertive maneuvers, aimed at demonstrating sovereignty, as strategic posturing intended more for domestic consumption in China than as an actual threat.

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