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Taiwan Expels Four Chinese Vessels, Calls China Bully

6/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On June 7, Taiwan’s coast guard expelled four Chinese ships that entered waters near the island’s southern tip.
Defence Minister Wellington Koo called the patrol a “provocative act” and “cognitive warfare.”
National Security Council secretary-general Joseph Wu labeled China a “big fat bully” on X.
Ocean Affairs Council head Kuan Bi-ling said China has launched a month-long campaign of provocations near the Pratas Islands and near Taiwan.

History

Historical Context

During the 1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis, China launched a missile barrage and naval exercises that threatened Taiwan’s airspace and waters. The People's Liberation Army Navy deployed 20 warships, while the United States dispatched two aircraft carrier groups, costing roughly $1.5 billion in operational expenses. Today's expulsion of four Chinese vessels by Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration echoes that 1996 showdown, as Defence Minister Wellington Koo and National Security Council chief Joseph Wu denounce Beijing’s provocations. The episode reinforces Taiwan’s reliance on international support and highlights how historic flashpoints shape current maritime security strategies across the region.

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Story summary

On June 7, Taiwan’s coast guard expelled four Chinese ships that entered waters near the island’s southern tip.
Defence Minister Wellington Koo called the patrol a “provocative act” and “cognitive warfare.”
National Security Council secretary-general Joseph Wu labeled China a “big fat bully” on X.
Ocean Affairs Council head Kuan Bi-ling said China has launched a month-long campaign of provocations near the Pratas Islands and near Taiwan.

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