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China Surveys Marine Life Near Taiwan, Blames Japan, Philippines.

6/20/2026

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China conducted targeted surveys of birds and whales east of Taiwan.
Media reported the surveys were conducted alongside island drills and coastguard patrols to assess resources and generate data for development.
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources coordinated with the Ministry of Transport, the PLA Navy and the China Coast Guard, accusing Japan and the Philippines of bypassing it in delimitation talks that could undermine exclusive economic zone (EEZ) claims.

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China conducted targeted surveys of birds and whales east of Taiwan.
Media reported the surveys were conducted alongside island drills and coastguard patrols to assess resources and generate data for development.
China’s Ministry of Natural Resources coordinated with the Ministry of Transport, the PLA Navy and the China Coast Guard, accusing Japan and the Philippines of bypassing it in delimitation talks that could undermine exclusive economic zone (EEZ) claims.