The coastguard sent patrol ships to disperse four sand carriers and one dredger that had crossed into Taiwanese waters. Photo: Coast Guard Administration The coastguard sent patrol ships to disperse four sand carriers and one dredger that had crossed into Taiwanese waters. Photo: Coast Guard Administration
The coastguard sent patrol ships to disperse four sand carriers and one dredger that had crossed into Taiwanese waters. Photo: Coast Guard Administration
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Taiwan coastguard ‘drives away’ Chinese vessels including sand dredger

  • It says nearly 100 boats were seen in waters close to the Matsu archipelago, which is controlled by Taipei but located close to the mainland
  • Observer says the activities are part of the PLA’s ‘grey zone’ tactics designed to intimidate the self-ruled island

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Lawrence Chung
Lawrence Chung

Updated: 10:47pm, 26 Oct, 2020

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The coastguard sent patrol ships to disperse four sand carriers and one dredger that had crossed into Taiwanese waters. Photo: Coast Guard Administration The coastguard sent patrol ships to disperse four sand carriers and one dredger that had crossed into Taiwanese waters. Photo: Coast Guard Administration
The coastguard sent patrol ships to disperse four sand carriers and one dredger that had crossed into Taiwanese waters. Photo: Coast Guard Administration
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