‘Hybrid warfare’: Taiwan drives away 16 Chinese ships
Summary
Taiwan confronted and pushed away 16 Chinese ships, including coastguard, fishing, and research vessels, that were involved in coordinated operations near Taiwan’s main island and the disputed Pratas Islands. Taiwan’s coastguard said these actions were an attempt by China to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s restricted waters.Key Facts
- Taiwan's coastguard faced 16 Chinese vessels during simultaneous operations near Taiwan’s main island and Pratas Islands.
- The Chinese ships included coastguard boats, fishing boats, and research vessels.
- Taiwan called these coordinated operations “hybrid warfare,” meaning a mix of different tactics to pressure Taiwan.
- Some Chinese vessels crossed into waters Taiwan considers restricted.
- Beijing claims Taiwan and the Pratas Islands as part of its territory, but Taiwan rejects this claim.
- China has increased its maritime presence near Taiwan, with a record 244 vessels around Taiwan in July 2023.
- China also operates warships near Taiwan almost every day, but these are counted separately.
- Taiwan fired water cannons at a Chinese fishing vessel near Pratas Island on October 1, 2023.
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