Taiwan said that Chinese vessels "openly intruded" on disputed waters around Itu Aba island in the South China Sea on Thursday, staying for 15 minutes before the Taiwanese coast guard expelled them. The island is claimed by Taiwan, China, the Philippines and Vietnam.
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Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea
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Taiwan has reported that Chinese vessels entered disputed waters around Itu Aba island in the South China Sea, staying for 15 minutes before being expelled by the Taiwanese coast guard. The island is claimed by multiple countries, including Taiwan, China, the Philippines, and Vietnam.