Taiwan reports China militia boats near restricted waters

• Taiwan reported that China is using militia boats to expand 'battlefield preparation' in the western Pacific.
• The coast guard confirmed a suspected militia fishing boat, Minfudingyu 07902, came within 2.7 nautical miles of Taiwan’s restricted waters on August 16.
• Reuters reported on Taiwan’s claims, corroborating the coast guard’s details.
• The incident highlights tensions between Taiwan and China over maritime boundaries.
• No direct confrontations or escalations have been reported.