Taiwan said it must control its maritime information as it faces pressure from China
Taiwan said it must conduct its own maritime surveys and control its ocean information as Chinese pressure on its waters grows. The minister in charge of Taiwan’s Coast Guard said Monday that grey-zone harassment makes more equipment and comprehensive intelligence necessary to identify threats earlier. China said Saturday it sent another Coast Guard patrol off Taiwan’s east coast.
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Taiwan must control its maritime information and conduct its own ocean surveys, Kuan Bi-ling, head of Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council, said Monday at a sea drone forum in Tainan. “We maintain that Taiwan’s ocean must be surveyed by ourselves, and that we must master our own information,” Kuan said.
Kuan said Taiwan’s resources, energy and supply transport depend on the ocean. She cited the threat of grey-zone harassment, referring to Chinese activities that stop short of combat but are designed to pressure and wear out Taiwan’s forces. She said the Coast Guard needs more equipment and comprehensive intelligence to spot threats earlier and respond more effectively.
China said Saturday it had sent another Coast Guard patrol off Taiwan’s east coast. Taiwan says China has no jurisdiction over its waters and is breaching international law with its patrols.
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- Demokratis — Taiwan Demands Control Over Maritime Information Amid China Pressure
- Internazionale (with Reuters) — Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan says it must be master of its own maritime information - Internazionale
- U.S. News & World Report — Facing Chinese Pressure, Taiwan Says It Must Be Master of Its Own Maritime Information
Verifier’s note
Internazionale and U.S. News report that Taiwan’s Coast Guard minister said Taiwan must survey its own waters and master its maritime information amid Chinese pressure; Demokratis reports the same central claim. The reports are dated November 2, 2026, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.