Maritime authorities say China’s coastguard presence in the South China Sea will be strengthened with a vessel to patrol the Paracel Islands. Photo: Reuters
South China Sea: Beijing unveils US$23.5 million contract for coastguard ship to patrol Paracel Islands
- Vessel is part of maritime agency’s plans to take enforcement fleet to 20
- US says coastguard and fishing boats will be dealt with as naval vessels
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Maritime authorities say China’s coastguard presence in the South China Sea will be strengthened with a vessel to patrol the Paracel Islands. Photo: Reuters
