Taiwan deploys vessels in response to Chinese operation

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Taiwan's coast guard deployed vessels near the island after China launched what it described as a "law enforcement operation" in the Taiwan Strait. The move marks the latest military posturing between Beijing and Taipei, with China's action framed officially as routine enforcement rather than a direct challenge to Taiwan's sovereignty. Taiwan responded by mobilizing its own maritime assets to monitor the situation. The incident underscores the persistent tensions in the strait, where both sides maintain competing claims and regularly conduct operations in contested waters. Beijing has intensified its military pressure on Taiwan in recent years through exercises and patrols.