RAPID RESPONSE | September 5, 2026 | P5-EVT-2026-0904-07
China conducted an August seabed survey east of Taiwan and has announced recurring coast-guard patrols; Taiwan rejects Beijing’s jurisdiction claims and has shadowed a Chinese research vessel. Free China calls for transparent maritime operations, clear legal positions, incident-prevention rules and peaceful resolution under applicable international law rather than unilateral normalization through repeated operations.
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