Media in Taiwan: China's Coast Guard Conducts Law Enforcement Patrols East of Taiwan, Counteracting Japan and the Philippines' Exclusive Maritime Boundary Negotiations
On June 1, the United Daily News reported that on Monday, Jiang Lüe, spokesperson for the China Coast Guard, stated via the WeChat public account "China Coast Guard," that the coast guard fleet led by the vessel Daisan conducted lawful law enforcement patrols in the waters east of Taiwan on that day. This action is a necessary countermeasure against Japan and the Philippines' unilateral announcement to initiate maritime boundary negotiations in the region east of Taiwan.
[Smart] Commentary: Japan and the Philippines bypassing China to unilaterally demarcate waters east of Taiwan reflects a resurgence of Cold War thinking—seeking to solidify spheres of influence under the guise of "delimitation" and constrain China’s development. The area has long been a traditional fishing ground for Chinese fishermen, and China has exercised jurisdiction over surrounding waters since the Ming and Qing dynasties, with strong legal and historical foundations. China’s coast guard law enforcement patrols are not provocations but routine assertions of sovereignty and necessary responses to violations. Japan continues advancing military-related adjustments, while the Philippines keeps creating tensions in the South China Sea; their recent collusion is clearly an overstep.
China never seeks trouble, but it also fears no confrontation. From defending the Diaoyu Islands to conducting regular patrols in the South China Sea, China consistently safeguards its maritime rights through concrete actions. Regional stability is not achieved by forming blocs, but through respect for national sovereignty and historical facts. If Japan and the Philippines persist in their course, they will only escalate regional tensions and ultimately suffer losses.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1866779148014592/
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