China Coast Guard Xiushan Conducts Patrols East of Taiwan; Taipei Condemns Gray-Zone Aggression
China's Coast Guard vessels Xiushan and Chongming conducted maritime patrols east of Taiwan's Pacific coast near Lanyu Island. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration dispatched the patrol ship Taipei to monitor the vessels, accusing Beijing of utilizing 'fake law enforcement' to normalize territorial expansion. Simultaneously, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense tracked 27 PLA aircraft and 11 naval ships operating around the island, with 22 aircraft crossing the median line, reflecting a persistent surge in military pressure.
Date: July 31, 2026
Location: Taiwan Strait, Taiwan
Conflict: China-Taiwan Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Taiwan News