Taiwan is sending naval patrols to monitor Chinese ships it accuses of harassing shipping traffic off the island's east coast. Beijing has escalated coast guard patrols since June, amid Taiwanese fears of training for a possible naval blockade. Taipei sees the east coast as a vital artery for supplies coming from the Allies in the event of a conflict or a blockade of the island. for details.

Taiwan is sending naval patrols to monitor Chinese ships it accuses of harassing shipping traffic off the island's east coast. Beijing has escalated coast guard patrols since June, amid Taiwanese fears of training for a possible naval blockade. Taipei sees the east coast as a vital artery for supplies coming from the Allies in the event of a conflict or a blockade of the island. for details.