Taiwan reports Chinese ships near South China Sea islands

Key facts

• Chinese coast guard and research ships were detected near Taiwan's islands in the South China Sea.
• The vessels were observed in waters near the Pratas Islands (Dongsha Islands).

Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration announced that Chinese coast guard and research ships have been detected in waters near Taiwan's islands in the South China Sea. The specific area of observation was near the Pratas Islands, also referred to as the Dongsha Islands. This incident highlights ongoing territorial and maritime activity in the disputed South China Sea region.