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Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan says it must be master of its own maritime information
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council head, Kuan Bi-ling, emphasized the need for Taiwan to independently manage its maritime information and conduct ocean surveys to protect its waters and resources.
- Taiwan faces increased harassment from China, including Coast Guard patrols and scientific research ships asserting sovereignty claims over Taiwan's waters, which China does not recognize.
- Taiwan's strategic location on key global shipping routes makes the protection of its maritime territory crucial for both its people and global economic development.
- To counter China's "grey-zone harassment" tactics, Taiwan's Coast Guard requires enhanced equipment and intelligence capabilities for early threat detection and effective response.
- China continues frequent military and Coast Guard activities near Taiwan, which Taiwan condemns as violations of international law and harassment of merchant shipping in non-Chinese waters.
