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Record Number of Chinese Ships Enter Taiwan's Kinmen Waters on May 9, Conduct Exercises

May 10, 2024, 07:00 AM

A fleet of at least 12 Chinese ships, including 5 Coast Guard vessels and 7 other ships, entered Taiwan's restricted waters near the Kinmen Islands on May 9, 2024. This incursion, which brought the ships as close as 4 nautical miles to Taiwan's territory, marks the largest number of Chinese vessels recorded in the area. The 11 ships reportedly conducted maritime exercises in two groups, representing a significant breach of Taiwan's territorial waters.