Paramilitary maritime law enforcement force
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Enforces China’s claims through ‘control measures’ short of gunfire
A month ago, China's coast guard escalated beyond shoving resupply convoys. It blasted water cannons at small Philippine fishing boats near Sabina (Escoda) Shoal, damaged two vessels, and left three fishermen injured. Chinese craft allegedly cut anchor lines and boxed out rescuers.
Updated Yesterday
Conducting assertive patrols near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands and confronting Japanese vessels
On December 6, 2025, two Chinese J-15 carrier fighters from the Liaoning locked fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s over international waters southeast of Okinawa. Japan's defense minister Shinjiro Koizumi called the lock-ons "dangerous" and "extremely regrettable," and Tokyo lodged a formal protest.
Updated 6 days ago
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