China Coast Guard Patrols East of Taiwan

• China's coast guard is conducting patrols east of Taiwan, as reported by CCTV.
• Taiwan claims that China is trying to exert fictional jurisdiction in the area.
• The area is seen as a critical supply route in the event of a blockade or conflict.
• No specific incidents or confrontations have been reported in the patrols.
• The patrols have been reported by multiple outlets including Reuters and The Japan Times.