Taiwan deploys 100-ton patrol vessels to Dongsha Island to counter PRC Coast Guard

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration has begun permanently stationing newly built 100-ton patrol vessels at Dongsha Island following the completion of pier upgrades in July. The larger vessels had previously only deployed there for special operations due to docking limitations. Their permanent presence is intended to strengthen Taiwan’s ability to respond to PRC Coast Guard activity and illegal Chinese fishing around Dongsha.