DEFENSE/4 Chinese coast guard ships expelled as PLA conducts drills near Taiwan
10/14/2024 02:58 PM
Taiwan on Monday expelled four Chinese coast guard ships that entered Taiwan-controlled "restricted waters" off the Matsu Islands shortly after the People's Liberation Army announced the start of its Joint Sword-2024B drills around Taiwan.
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