Taiwan Drives Away 16 Chinese Ships in Maritime Incident

• Taiwan's coast guard reported an unusually large number of Chinese vessels in coordinated operations.
• The ships were involved in maritime harassment around Taiwan's main island and Pratas.
• Taiwan's coast guard successfully drove away the 16 Chinese ships.
• China's actions are seen as an attempt to alter the status quo around Taiwan.
• This incident is part of a pattern of increased Chinese presence around Taiwan.