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Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost
The Coast Guard said the upgrade adds a 100-tonne patrol boat and regular larger vessels to strengthen response to Chinese patrols.
- On Sept 24, Taiwan's Coast Guard announced it "comprehensively upgraded" patrol and enforcement capacity around the Pratas Islands, responding to increased Chinese activity in the South China Sea.
- Lying more than 400 km from Taiwan, the Pratas Islands are vulnerable to Chinese attack, as China has increased military pressure over the past five years.
- A newly-built 100-tonne-class patrol boat is now stationed at Pratas following a wharf project completed in July, providing "strong multi-layered deterrence and mobile enforcement capabilities."
- The Coast Guard also reported confiscating nine Chinese fishing boats this year for reef patrol work, even as Chinese coast guard ships have increased patrols near Pratas.
- China recognizes no sovereignty claims by Taiwan, including over the Pratas Islands or nearby Zhongzhou Reef, while Taiwan maintains another South China Sea outpost at Itu Aba.
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Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost
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