The Wall Street Journal reported on 24 June 2026 that China‘s coast guard had carried out an from 6 to 10 June, issuing direct commands to foreign commercial vessels in waters east of Taiwan‘s main island and conducting 198 vessel inspections, according to China’s Ministry of Transport.
China’s aircraft carrier Fujian had separately sailed through the Taiwan Strait on 23 June 2026, marking its second such transit since December.
Efforts Category: China’s Military Pressure vs. Taiwan
Reuters reported on 25 June 2026 that China had been contacting state governments and private businesses across the United States to discourage engagement with Taiwan, in the process mischaracterizing US policy — including by falsely claiming Washington had previously accepted Beijing’s position on Taiwan’s status.
Efforts Category: China’s Diplomatic Subversion vs. Taiwan
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