China Announces End of 5-Day Incursion into Waters East of Taiwan
China's Ministry of Transport announced the conclusion of a 5-day 'maritime traffic special law enforcement and sweeping operation' east of Taiwan on June 10. It claimed to have deployed 4 vessels and inspected 198 ships, framing the action as a countermeasure to Japan-Philippines EEZ negotiations.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, June 10) According to Xinhua News Agency, China's Ministry of Transport organized a 'Maritime Traffic Special Law Enforcement and Sweeping Operation' in the waters east of Taiwan Island, which concluded today. The operation, lasting 5 days, deployed 4 vessels and inspected 198 passing ships. The Chinese government vessels, using the Japan-Philippines negotiations as a pretext, intruded into Taiwan's eastern waters. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) stated on the 9th that it had pre-deployed vessels to monitor the Chinese ships throughout their journey.
Japan and the Philippines issued a joint statement after their summit on May 28, announcing the start of negotiations on the delimitation of their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) and continental shelves. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed opposition, asserting China's claims to an EEZ and continental shelf in the waters east of Taiwan. On June 1, the China Coast Guard dispatched the 'Daishan' ship formation to conduct 'law enforcement patrols' east of Taiwan, followed by multiple vessels intruding into waters east of Taiwan and Japan's EEZ.
Xinhua reported in the evening that from June 6 to 10, China's Ministry of Transport organized the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration, Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration, Donghai Navigation Safety Center, and Donghai Rescue Bureau to jointly carry out the 'Maritime Traffic Special Law Enforcement and Sweeping Operation in the Eastern Waters of Taiwan Island.' The operation involved maritime patrols and sweeping of key areas east of Taiwan.
The report claimed this was 'a necessary action taken in response to Japan and the Philippines unilaterally announcing the start of 'maritime delimitation negotiations' east of Taiwan Island, which seriously infringes upon China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.'
According to the report, China deployed the 10,000-ton maritime patrol ship 'Haixun 09', the large Taiwan Strait cruise rescue ship 'Haixun 06', the professional hydrographic survey ship 'Haixun 08', and the professional rescue ship 'Donghaijiu 113'. It also claimed to have 'inspected 198 passing ships and corrected 3 instances of vessel violations.'
In response to China's incursion, the CGA stated on the 9th that 5 Chinese government vessels had moved away from Taiwan's waters by the morning. During the operation, the Chinese ships had made radio inquiries to 3 passing commercial vessels, falsely asserting jurisdiction. CGA vessels immediately responded sternly, stating that 'China is violating international law, and there is no need to heed the harassment.'
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) emphasized on the 3rd that Taiwan will continue to negotiate maritime issues with Japan and the Philippines and does not require China to act on its behalf. (Editor: Yang Shengru / Chiu Kuochiang) 1150610
Japan and the Philippines issued a joint statement after their summit on May 28, announcing the start of negotiations on the delimitation of their Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) and continental shelves. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed opposition, asserting China's claims to an EEZ and continental shelf in the waters east of Taiwan. On June 1, the China Coast Guard dispatched the 'Daishan' ship formation to conduct 'law enforcement patrols' east of Taiwan, followed by multiple vessels intruding into waters east of Taiwan and Japan's EEZ.
Xinhua reported in the evening that from June 6 to 10, China's Ministry of Transport organized the Fujian Maritime Safety Administration, Guangdong Maritime Safety Administration, Donghai Navigation Safety Center, and Donghai Rescue Bureau to jointly carry out the 'Maritime Traffic Special Law Enforcement and Sweeping Operation in the Eastern Waters of Taiwan Island.' The operation involved maritime patrols and sweeping of key areas east of Taiwan.
The report claimed this was 'a necessary action taken in response to Japan and the Philippines unilaterally announcing the start of 'maritime delimitation negotiations' east of Taiwan Island, which seriously infringes upon China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.'
According to the report, China deployed the 10,000-ton maritime patrol ship 'Haixun 09', the large Taiwan Strait cruise rescue ship 'Haixun 06', the professional hydrographic survey ship 'Haixun 08', and the professional rescue ship 'Donghaijiu 113'. It also claimed to have 'inspected 198 passing ships and corrected 3 instances of vessel violations.'
In response to China's incursion, the CGA stated on the 9th that 5 Chinese government vessels had moved away from Taiwan's waters by the morning. During the operation, the Chinese ships had made radio inquiries to 3 passing commercial vessels, falsely asserting jurisdiction. CGA vessels immediately responded sternly, stating that 'China is violating international law, and there is no need to heed the harassment.'
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) emphasized on the 3rd that Taiwan will continue to negotiate maritime issues with Japan and the Philippines and does not require China to act on its behalf. (Editor: Yang Shengru / Chiu Kuochiang) 1150610
FAQ
When did China's patrol operation take place?
From June 6 to June 10, 2025, for 5 days.
How many vessels did China deploy?
4 vessels (Haixun 09, Haixun 06, Haixun 08, Donghaijiu 113).
What was Taiwan's Coast Guard response?
Pre-deployed vessels to monitor Chinese ships and warned commercial vessels to ignore Chinese radio inquiries.