China responds to Japan-Philippines boundary talks with expanded sea patrols

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Beijing has announced law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan, in retaliation against Japan and the Philippines’ decision to launch maritime boundary delimitation talks.According to a statement from China’s coastguard, a formation led by its vessel Daishan conducted law enforcement patrols on Monday in waters east of Taiwan “in accordance with the law”.“This is a necessary action taken in response to Japan and the Philippines’ unilateral announcement of the launch of maritime...