China's Pacific Push: A New Era of Coast Guard Aggression The recent surge in Chinese coast guard activity around Taiwan has sent shockwaves through the region, raising alarms about Beijing's intentions and challenging Taipei to respond.
In June alone, there were 55 sightings of Chinese government vessels, a 120% increase from last year.
Many of these ships have been engaging in "lawfare," efforts by Taiwanese officials to create a legal basis for their actions around the island. China's tactics have shifted significantly.