China stated that it is commencing an operation to enforce maritime law in the waters east of Taiwan.
Beijing announced the start of a special operation to enforce maritime law and control vessel traffic in the waters near Taiwan island. This step came in response to Japan and the Philippines unilaterally announcing the commencement of negotiations on maritime boundary delimitation in the region. China is not participating in the talks.
The PRC authorities called such actions a serious violation of its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
According to China's Ministry of Transport, the operation is aimed at protecting national interests and security.
The situation is also exacerbated by political statements from neighbors.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. previously noted that his country, due to its geographical proximity, might intervene in a potential conflict around Taiwan.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi allowed for the deployment of troops in the event of a Chinese invasion of the island.
China's military presence near Taiwan has been growing recently.
Against this backdrop, Washington expresses serious concern. According to sources, advisors to US President Donald Trump believe that China might dare a full-scale military invasion of Taiwan within the next 5 years. However, Donald Trump himself, after meeting with PRC Chairman Xi Jinping, postponed the issue of arms supplies to Taipei and publicly stated that he does not support the island's declaration of independence.
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