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UK, Germany and France express concern over Chinese actions east of Taiwan

Great Britain, France and Germany released a rare joint statement expressing alarm over Chinese activities east of Taiwan. The nations cited the deployment of coast guard patrols earlier this month. These activities are viewed as threats to freedom of navigation and regional stability.

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Three European nations issued a joint statement regarding Chinese coast guard patrols east of Taiwan.

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  1. UK, France and Germany Issue Joint Statement on Chinese Activities Near Taiwan

    Great Britain, France and Germany released a rare joint statement expressing alarm over Chinese activities east of Taiwan. The nations cited the deployment of coast guard patrols earlier this month. These activities are viewed as threats to freedom of navigation and regional stability.

    What's confirmed:

    • Great Britain, France and Germany issued a joint statement expressing alarm over Chinese activities east of Taiwan.
    • China deployed coast guard patrols east of Taiwan earlier this month.
    • The joint statement describes the Chinese activities as novel.
    • The patrols are viewed as threats to regional stability and freedom of navigation.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The US joined the UK, France and Germany in raising alarm about Chinese patrols off eastern Taiwan.
    • China's aircraft carrier Fujian transited the Taiwan Strait during military drills.
    • The US rebuked China's assertions of authority over foreign ships near Taiwan.
    • China is turning the waters east of Taiwan grey.
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