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June 24, 2026
UK, France, and Germany Warn of Escalating Chinese Maritime Activities Near Taiwan
- Britain, France, and Germany issued a joint statement regarding China's recent law enforcement activities east of Taiwan, marking a significant escalation in Chinese maritime operations.
- These operations include mapping sensitive seabeds and asserting jurisdiction in contested waters, raising alarms about regional stability and international shipping safety.
- Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te emphasized that China's actions aim to expand its territorial claims and threaten Taiwan's security.
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- UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese activities off eastern TaiwanJun 24, 2026 at 8:12 AM · Reuters
- Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activitiesJun 25, 2026 at 1:22 AM · Reuters
- ‘Salami slicing’: How China is trying to increase control in the PacificJun 25, 2026 at 4:01 AM · CNN