- Britain, France and Germany issued a rare joint warning that recent Chinese coast guard activity east of Taiwan threatens regional stability and freedom of navigation.
- China says it sent coast guard and survey ships into those waters as a lawful operation linked to Japan–Philippines maritime talks.
- Taiwan rejects Beijing’s claims and says Chinese ships harassed passing merchant vessels, heightening tensions over maritime rights.
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