𝕏xSE first seen 13 h ago, last 12 h ago, peak #33
Taiwan Fires Water Cannon at Chinese Boats Near Dongsha
Original: Taiwan Uses Water Cannon on Chinese Fishing Boats Near Dongsha Island as F-16Vs Arrive
Taiwan's coast guard used water cannon against Chinese fishing boats operating near Dongsha Island in the South China Sea, as the island's newly upgraded F-16V fighter jets arrived. The moves underscore rising friction between Taipei and Beijing, with Taiwan pressing back against what it sees as grey-zone pressure while bolstering its air defences with modernised aircraft.
Why now: Cross-strait tensions are escalating, with both maritime confrontations and new Taiwanese military hardware drawing attention.
TaiwanChinaDongsha IslandF-16V
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