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Taiwan Demands Respect, Deploys Navy After Pratas Stand-off

6/3/2026

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Taiwan’s foreign ministry urged Japan and the Philippines to respect its maritime rights as talks overlap its economic zone.
Taiwan’s foreign ministry declared claim indisputable and rejected China’s attempt to speak for Taiwan.
Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Minoru Kihara said any agreement will not bind parties.
China’s coast guard patrolled, calling the talks illegal.
Defence Minister Wellington Koo said navy will assist coast guard after a stand-off near Pratas Islands.

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Taiwan’s foreign ministry urged Japan and the Philippines to respect its maritime rights as talks overlap its economic zone.
Taiwan’s foreign ministry declared claim indisputable and rejected China’s attempt to speak for Taiwan.
Japan’s chief cabinet secretary Minoru Kihara said any agreement will not bind parties.
China’s coast guard patrolled, calling the talks illegal.
Defence Minister Wellington Koo said navy will assist coast guard after a stand-off near Pratas Islands.