01:00Four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered 'restricted waters' around the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands on Tuesday, prompting the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) to issue warnings.
Footage shows the CGA ships following their Chinese counterparts while broadcasting orders to leave the area through loudspeakers.
According to a CGA statement, three Chinese Coast Guard vessels from Xiamen and another from Quanzhou were detected on radars at approximately 8:00 local time (noon GMT).
The CGA claimed that Chinese vessels were seen approaching the waters of the Kinmen and Matsu islands 48 times in total this year and called on Beijing to stop similar intrusive measures that undermine cross-strait peace.' Chinese authorities have yet to comment on the statement at the time of publication.
It comes amid heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific after China launched the 'Joint Sword-2024 B' military drills around Taiwan earlier in the month as a 'stern warning' against "separatist acts of independence forces."
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defence condemned the drills, describing them as 'provocative actions.' The Ministry also stated that Taiwan would deploy 'appropriate forces' to 'respond' and 'defend its national sovereignty.'
Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory under the 'One China' principle, while the island has never officially declared independence. The US and its allies argue the Strait falls under international waters and is a vital trade route.
Taiwan issues warnings to Chinese vessels in 'restricted waters' around Kinmen islands
Four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered 'restricted waters' around the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands on Tuesday, prompting the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) to issue warnings.
Footage shows the CGA ships following their Chinese counterparts while broadcasting orders to leave the area through loudspeakers.
According to a CGA statement, three Chinese Coast Guard vessels from Xiamen and another from Quanzhou were detected on radars at approximately 8:00 local time (noon GMT).
The CGA claimed that Chinese vessels were seen approaching the waters of the Kinmen and Matsu islands 48 times in total this year and called on Beijing to stop similar intrusive measures that undermine cross-strait peace.' Chinese authorities have yet to comment on the statement at the time of publication.
It comes amid heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific after China launched the 'Joint Sword-2024 B' military drills around Taiwan earlier in the month as a 'stern warning' against "separatist acts of independence forces."
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defence condemned the drills, describing them as 'provocative actions.' The Ministry also stated that Taiwan would deploy 'appropriate forces' to 'respond' and 'defend its national sovereignty.'
Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory under the 'One China' principle, while the island has never officially declared independence. The US and its allies argue the Strait falls under international waters and is a vital trade route.
Four Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered 'restricted waters' around the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands on Tuesday, prompting the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) to issue warnings.
Footage shows the CGA ships following their Chinese counterparts while broadcasting orders to leave the area through loudspeakers.
According to a CGA statement, three Chinese Coast Guard vessels from Xiamen and another from Quanzhou were detected on radars at approximately 8:00 local time (noon GMT).
The CGA claimed that Chinese vessels were seen approaching the waters of the Kinmen and Matsu islands 48 times in total this year and called on Beijing to stop similar intrusive measures that undermine cross-strait peace.' Chinese authorities have yet to comment on the statement at the time of publication.
It comes amid heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific after China launched the 'Joint Sword-2024 B' military drills around Taiwan earlier in the month as a 'stern warning' against "separatist acts of independence forces."
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defence condemned the drills, describing them as 'provocative actions.' The Ministry also stated that Taiwan would deploy 'appropriate forces' to 'respond' and 'defend its national sovereignty.'
Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory under the 'One China' principle, while the island has never officially declared independence. The US and its allies argue the Strait falls under international waters and is a vital trade route.