Beijing on Thursday rejected criticism from the United States and three European nations over its recent Coastguard operations east of Taiwan, declaring the patrols were lawful and necessary to safeguard its Maritime rights and Regional order.The rebuke came a day after the US, Britain, France and Germany expressed concern over the coastguard deployments, saying the activities “threaten regional stability and the Freedom of navigation and safety of international shipping”.Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun dismissed the accusations, describing Beijing’s actions as a legitimate exercise of jurisdiction.
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THU · 2026-06-25 · 14:12 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0625-87383
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Beijing slams US, European concerns over coastguard patrols near Taiwan
China has rejected criticism from the United States and three European nations regarding its recent coastguard operations east of Taiwan. The patrols, which China states are lawful and necessary to protect its maritime rights and regional order, were met with concern from the US, Britain, France, and Germany.
Caroline LinSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-25 · 14:12 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China has rejected criticism from the United States and three European nations regarding its recent coastguard operations east of Taiwan. The patrols, which China states are lawful and necessary to protect its maritime rights and regional order, were met with concern from the US, Britain, France, and Germany. These countries expressed that the deployments threaten regional stability and the freedom of navigation and safety of international shipping. China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun dismissed these accusations, asserting that Beijing's actions represent a legitimate exercise of jurisdiction.
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Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun described Beijing’s actions as a legitimate exercise of jurisdiction.
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These activities threaten regional stability and the freedom of navigation and safety of international shipping.
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The US, Britain, France, and Germany expressed concern over the coastguard deployments.
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Beijing declared its patrols were lawful and necessary to safeguard its maritime rights and regional order.
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Beijing rejected criticism from the US and three European nations over its coastguard operations east of Taiwan.
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freedom of navigation
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