οΈπΊπΈπ¨π³πΉπΌ The US State Department says that China's naval activity off the east coast of Taiwan is "deeply destabilizing", warning that Beijing's actions increase regional tensions and undermine the chances of a peaceful solution.
The statement followed reports of the first known sighting of a Chinese naval militia vessel in the area in August, amid increased patrols by the Chinese coast guard since June.