China's Coast Guard conducted patrols in Taiwan's eastern waters in response to Japan and the Philippines' plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas China claims. China claims Taiwan and almost the entire South China Sea, while Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's claim. The move is seen as a response to the planned talks between Japan and the Philippines, which may impact China's territorial claims in the region.

BEIJING, China – China’s Coast Guard on Monday, June 1, said it had conducted “law enforcement” patrols in Taiwan’s eastern waters in response to Japan and the Philippines’ plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas China claims.

Taiwan’s coast guard had no immediate comment. The Philippine and Japanese embassies in Beijing did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan, PH maritime border talks

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