Taiwan warns off, shadows Chinese research ship sailing to its west
Taiwan said the Tongji was shadowed by a patrol boat after it entered sensitive waters for the third time since May, officials said.
- On Friday, the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration warned off and shadowed the Chinese research ship Tongji in sensitive waters west of the island, marking its third appearance since May.
- Chinese state media reports the Tongji carries advanced research equipment including remotely operated vehicles and laboratories, capabilities Taipei views as part of a 'grey zone' harassment campaign challenging Taiwan's maritime jurisdiction.
- The Tongji appeared 46 kilometers northwest of Huayu late Thursday, then moved southeast at 18.5 km per hour before reappearing 28 nautical miles west-southwest of Liuqiu on Friday morning.
- Patrol vessel Lienchiang reached the scene late Thursday, broadcasting 'strong' warnings for the Chinese crew to leave restricted waters; the Coast Guard reported no scientific instruments were deployed.
- The Coast Guard vowed to proactively deploy ships to respond to Chinese vessels, 'firmly defending national sovereignty and ensuring the safety of our nation's waters' amid ongoing maritime pressure.
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