China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said on June 1 the Daishan flotilla conducted law-enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan. He called the patrols a necessary response to Japan and the Philippines’ unilateral announcement to launch delimitation talks in those waters, saying such moves seriously infringe China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. Jiang urged Tokyo and Manila to immediately cease what he described as illegal actions; the China Coast Guard said it will continue t

China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue said on June 1 the Daishan flotilla conducted law-enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan. He called the patrols a necessary response to Japan and the Philippines’ unilateral announcement to launch delimitation talks in those waters, saying such moves seriously infringe China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. Jiang urged Tokyo and Manila to immediately cease what he described as illegal actions; the China Coast Guard said it will continue to strengthen control of the area to defend national territory and maritime interests.