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China resumed patrolling near islands under administration of Taiwan

China resumed patrolling near islands under administration of Taiwan Illustrative photo: China resumes patrols near islands controlled by Taiwan (GettyImages)

China conducted patrols near Kinmen on February 25. The islands belong to Taiwan, informs Reuters.

The China Coast Guard stated that during the patrol, measures were taken "to strengthen law enforcement inspections in key areas, effectively maintain the order of operations in the relevant sea areas, and effectively safeguard the safety of fishermen's lives and property."

Situation between Taiwan and China

Earlier, we reported that the government of Taiwan has expressed displeasure with China's "unilateral alteration" of the flight route near the mid-line in the Taiwan Strait.

China has deployed four warships near Taiwan.

We also reported that Taiwan claimed another six Chinese aerial balloons flying towards the island.