By Vanessa Cai Move to ‘maintain operational order and safeguard fishermen’s lives and properties’ comes days after Beijing condemned the deaths of two fishermen off Quemoy during a chase by Taiwanese coastguard. Source: Mainland China coastguard vows regular patrols in waters where 2 fishermen died after Taiwan coastguard chase
By Lawrence Chung Island’s defence ministry says 16 balloons have crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait since Friday. Analysts say it’s part of an effort to eliminate the de facto boundary and squeeze Taiwan’s air space. Source: Is Beijing trying to create ‘new status quo’ by sending balloons over Taiwan?
By Cyril Ip People’s Liberation Army conducts routine operations in the contested waterway on Lunar New Year’s Eve after Manila orders increase in troops in northern province near Taiwan. Source: PLA patrols South China Sea amid strained ties with the Philippines over Taiwan and territorial disputes