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China increases patrols near Taiwan’s Pacific coast

China has conducted new patrols off Taiwan’s Pacific coast, increasing pressure on the island.

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Additional military activity around Taiwan raises the risk of miscalculation and wider regional escalation.

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  1. China piles pressure on Taiwan with new patrols off Pacific coast ↗postcourier.com.pg · Recorded source date: Sep 9, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC

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