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Research identifies Chinese platforms operating within Taiwan’s EEZ, some nearly touching restricted boundaries near Pratas. Several assets may date back years.
The pattern reflects “greyzone” pressure—commercial footprints masking strategic aims. Each move subtly resets expectations of who controls what.
Taiwan’s options are constrained by unclear domestic enforcement lines and limited maritime power. That reality complicates deterrence.
Analysts urge public protests to avoid normalizing encroachment that could expand over time.