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Taiwan Enhances Pratas Defense Amid Rising Chinese Threats

4/2/2026

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Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling announced plans to bolster defenses of the Pratas Islands amid increased Chinese activity.
She described rise in Chinese coastguard presence near Pratas as 'grey zone harassment' and said China's pressure drains resources.
Taiwan is renovating its wharf and deploying more capable vessels.
Kuan emphasized Taiwan is accelerating military readiness in response and the Pratas are strategically significant for defense.

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Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling announced plans to bolster defenses of the Pratas Islands amid increased Chinese activity.
She described rise in Chinese coastguard presence near Pratas as 'grey zone harassment' and said China's pressure drains resources.
Taiwan is renovating its wharf and deploying more capable vessels.
Kuan emphasized Taiwan is accelerating military readiness in response and the Pratas are strategically significant for defense.