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“Taiwan flags ‘obvious’ threat from 50 Chinese vessels in wide sweep of waters”

Taiwan says 53 Chinese ships, including Liaoning group, pose threats.

Key points

  • Taiwan released maps detailing locations of Chinese warships and Coast Guard vessels.
  • Joseph Wu described the threat as obvious to Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines.
  • Maps show 53 ships, 34 of which are navy warships and include the Liaoning carrier.
  • Liaoning carrier group positioned east of the Philippines and near Taiwan and Japan.
  • Taiwan cites growing tensions as China conducts drills and deterrence actions in the region.
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