### [2026-09-23](/feed/2026/09/23/index.md)

##### Cross-strait relations
# Taiwan's coast guard increases patrol capacity around the disputed Pratas Island in the South China Sea by stationing a new 100-tonne patrol boat and regularly deploying larger vessels, citing increased China Coast Guard activity near the Taiwan-controlled outpost. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-upgrades-maritime-patrol-capacity-vulnerable-south-china-sea-outpost-2026-09-24/)

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