Taiwan labels Chinese Coast Guard patrols 'provocative act' as tensions escalate

Author: news24.comPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Taiwan

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Taiwan labels Chinese Coast Guard patrols 'provocative act' as tensions escalate

Taiwan has labeled Chinese Coast Guard patrols as a 'provocative act', accusing Beijing of escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The patrols have intensified recently, raising concerns about potential confrontation.

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