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Taiwan Expels Four Chinese Vessels, Calls Beijing Bully

6/7/2026

Center

Taiwan Expels Vessels

National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu called China a “big fat bully” on X after the incident.
Taiwan’s coast guard expelled four Chinese government vessels from restricted waters 30 nautical miles southwest of the island’s southern tip.
The incident followed China’s protest of Japan-Philippines talks on a maritime boundary near Taiwan.
Taiwan released Chinese warning recording, with a Taiwanese officer stating China holds no sovereign rights.

Right

Taiwan Expels Ships

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected destroyer Kang Kon and ordered its rapid deployment on June 6.
Taiwan expelled four Chinese ships after seven coast guard vessels warned them on June 7.
The Taiwan guard officer said China holds no sovereign rights east of Taiwan, warning sanctions.
China’s exam registrations fell to 12.9 million, 450,000 drop, Hong Kong dismissed principal Lee Cheuk Hing.

Blindspot

Right coverage emphasized North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s inspection of the destroyer Kang Kon and his order for rapid deployment, a detail not mentioned in the Center summary.
Right coverage also noted a sharp decline in China’s Gaokao registrations, an education-sector development omitted from the Center perspective.

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Taiwan Expels Vessels

National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu called China a “big fat bully” on X after the incident.
Taiwan’s coast guard expelled four Chinese government vessels from restricted waters 30 nautical miles southwest of the island’s southern tip.
The incident followed China’s protest of Japan-Philippines talks on a maritime boundary near Taiwan.
Taiwan released Chinese warning recording, with a Taiwanese officer stating China holds no sovereign rights.

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