Report: Taiwan coast guard ‘expels’ 4 Chinese ships from restricted waters

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Taiwan's coast guard expelled four Chinese vessels from restricted waters off the island's southwest coast, according to Reuters. The incident marks another flashpoint in the tense maritime boundary between Taiwan and mainland China, where unauthorized crossings are common. Taiwan controls access to specific zones near its shores and regularly intercepts foreign vessels operating without permission. The Taiwanese military maintains constant vigilance along these waters as China continues to challenge the island's territorial claims through military exercises and naval operations. No details were provided about the expelled ships' identities, origins, or whether any shots were fired.