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Taiwan Coast Guard Faces 2-Day Standoff With Chinese Near Pratas

5/24/2026

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Taiwan’s Coast Guard confronted a Chinese vessel near the Pratas islands, extending the standoff into a second day.
The Taiwanese ship warned China not to destroy peace.
The Chinese vessel claimed a routine mission, asserted sovereignty over the Pratas and said it was 21 nautical miles northeast of the atoll on May 24.
The Pratas atoll, a Taiwanese national park, is defended by the coast guard, which handles its security.

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Taiwan’s Coast Guard confronted a Chinese vessel near the Pratas islands, extending the standoff into a second day.
The Taiwanese ship warned China not to destroy peace.
The Chinese vessel claimed a routine mission, asserted sovereignty over the Pratas and said it was 21 nautical miles northeast of the atoll on May 24.
The Pratas atoll, a Taiwanese national park, is defended by the coast guard, which handles its security.