China Launches Special Maritime Law Enforcement Operation East of Taiwan
China's Ministry of Transport initiated a special maritime law enforcement operation in open waters east of Taiwan, deploying coast guard ships to assert territorial jurisdiction in response to maritime delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines.
Date: June 6, 2026
Location: East China Sea, Taiwan
Conflict: China-Taiwan Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Global Times / Xinhua