China Coast Guard spokesperson Jiang Lue said that on September 3, the Putuoshan ship formation conducted a routine law-enforcement patrol in waters east of China’s Taiwan Island. Since August, the formation has intensified patrols and maritime control in the area to safeguard normal navigation and operational order and protect the lawful rights, interests, lives, and property of Chinese citizens, including Taiwan residents.
The China Coast Guard said it will continue to strengthen law-enforcement patrols in waters under China’s jurisdiction and firmly safeguard China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
Source: Xinhua, September 3, 2026
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