The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted routine law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan island on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to a CCG spokesperson.
CCG Ship Hushi led the patrols, spokesperson Jiang Lue said. The announcement was carried in a report published by CGTN, a Chinese state media outlet. The report did not include immediate comment from Taiwan authorities or independent confirmation of the patrols.
The patrols were described as routine law enforcement activity in waters that Beijing claims under its jurisdiction. The CCG statement did not specify the number of vessels involved or the duration of the operation. CGTN reported that the patrols took place in waters east of Taiwan, a region that China considers part of its territorial waters.
The CCG has previously stated that it conducts law enforcement patrols in waters it claims under its jurisdiction, according to the report. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with China increasing its military and coast guard activities near Taiwan and other disputed maritime areas. Taiwan authorities have not publicly responded to the latest patrol announcement.
Patrol Details and Operational Scope
Since October, the Hushi task group has been strengthening control over the relevant waters to ensure orderly navigation and activities, Jiang said. The patrols have safeguarded the legitimate rights and interests, as well as the lives and property, of fishermen on both sides of the Strait, according to the spokesperson.
The CCG will continue to strengthen law enforcement patrols in the relevant jurisdictional waters, Jiang stated. The spokesperson said the patrols are intended to resolutely safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
The Hushi task group's operations are part of what Beijing describes as routine law enforcement in waters it considers under its jurisdiction. According to Jiang, the patrols are meant to ensure that navigation and other activities in the area proceed in an orderly manner. The spokesperson did not provide specific details on how the patrols are conducted or what measures are taken to enforce laws in the area.
The CCG's statements emphasize the protection of fishermen from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Jiang said the patrols have safeguarded the legitimate rights and interests, as well as the lives and property, of these fishermen. The spokesperson also indicated that such operations will continue in the relevant waters. The CCG's stated goal is to uphold China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests through these patrols.
Spokesperson Statements and Legal Claims
Jiang Lue said: "China Coast Guard Ship Hushi led the patrols in accordance with the law. Since October, the Hushi task group has been strengthening control over the relevant waters to ensure orderly navigation and activities."
According to the spokesperson, "the patrols have safeguarded the legitimate rights and interests, as well as the lives and property of fishermen on both sides of the Strait." Jiang stated that the CCG "will continue to strengthen law enforcement patrols in the relevant jurisdictional waters and resolutely safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests."
The report did not provide a specific number of vessels involved or the duration of the patrols. No response from Taiwan authorities or other parties was included in the report. The CCG has previously stated that it conducts law enforcement patrols in waters it claims under its jurisdiction, according to the report.
Jiang's statements frame the patrols as lawful and necessary for maintaining order in the waters east of Taiwan. The spokesperson emphasized the protection of fishermen's rights and safety, as well as China's territorial claims.
The CCG's announcement did not include independent verification or comment from Taiwanese officials. The report also did not specify what, if any, incidents occurred during the patrols.
Context and Reactions
The patrols come amid increased CCG activity in the region. China has ramped up pressure on Japan with coast guard patrols and travel warnings after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that the Taiwan conflict could threaten Japan's survival, according to a NaturalNews.com report [1].
Chinese ships also entered Philippine waters, a move that Manila condemned [2]. Beijing denied wrongdoing, claiming Philippine vessels "illegally intruded" into its waters and forced defensive measures [2]. These events illustrate the broader context of China's maritime activities in the region, though the CGTN report on the Taiwan patrols did not reference them.
Summary
The CCG announced routine law enforcement patrols east of Taiwan, with spokesperson Jiang Lue saying the patrols support orderly navigation and protect fishermen's rights and safety and the CCG will continue such operations in relevant waters. The announcement was carried by CGTN and did not include independent confirmation or comment from Taiwan authorities.
The patrols are part of China's broader maritime law enforcement activities in the region. Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and has increased coast guard and military operations near the island.
References
- China ramps up pressure on Japan with coast guard patrols and travel warnings - NaturalNews.com, November 17, 2025.
- Philippine Coast Guard condemns Chinese aggression near disputed island - NaturalNews.com, October 14, 2025.
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