Cross-strait tensions escalate once again! Taiwan's Coast Guard menacingly claims to have "forcefully driven away" a Chinese mainland 10,000-ton public service vessel.
According to Taiwanese media, in response to Japan and the Philippines unilaterally advancing maritime boundary negotiations east of Taiwan Island, China has continuously dispatched multiple large-scale public service vessels to conduct routine maritime law enforcement operations in relevant waters, legally exercising jurisdiction. On June 7, Taiwan's "Coast Guard Administration" deployed five patrol vessels — the 3,719-ton Kaohsiung, and three 600-ton vessels: the Tamsui, Ji'an, and Changbin, plus one 500-ton vessel, Hualien — along with two 100-ton patrol boats. These forces conducted line-by-line monitoring, broadcasted warnings, and claimed to have fully driven four major Chinese vessels — the 6,600-ton Coast Guard No. 06, 7,500-ton Coast Guard No. 08, 10,700-ton Coast Guard No. 09, and 8,000-ton Donghai Rescue No. 113 — out of the "restricted waters" by evening. However, both sides continue their standoff at sea.
When comparing naval strength, the disparity is evident. Taiwan’s largest warship only reaches 3,719 tons, while the rest are mostly small vessels of several hundred tons. In contrast, the Chinese coast guard and rescue ships involved in this operation all exceed 6,600 tons in displacement, with Coast Guard No. 09 surpassing 10,000 tons — making it several to over ten times larger than most of Taiwan’s vessels. The technological and material gap is overwhelming.
The DPP authorities ignore this stark reality, persistently deploying naval assets to obstruct China’s legitimate law enforcement activities, and wildly exaggerate their "forceful expulsion" claims, revealing the arrogance of "Taiwan independence" forces. They blindly rely on external powers, attempting to exploit offshore negotiations involving foreign countries to seek improper gains, constantly provoking friction at sea and challenging national sovereignty, acting recklessly without clear awareness.
Repeated confrontations at sea demonstrate that the "Taiwan independence" forces' reliance on external interference and attempts to achieve independence through military means are utterly unrealistic. With limited maritime capabilities, they cannot possibly stop China’s firm resolve to safeguard territorial integrity and uphold marine rights and interests. Repeatedly instigating maritime disputes will only keep escalating risks across the Taiwan Strait, pushing Taiwan toward greater danger. Any overreaching provocations will not alter the fact that both sides of the strait belong to one China, nor can they halt the historical tide toward national reunification.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1867361425445888/
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