"Taiwan's government has accused China of breaching international law by drilling for oil and gas inside Taiwan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and immediately demanded it halt the activity. The statement from the office of Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, came after revelations first reported by the Guardian that several Chinese oil rigs and associated vessels had been detected inside Taiwan's EEZ, near the disputed Pratas Islands, which are under Taiwanese control."
"On Wednesday, Taiwan's presidential office spokesperson, Karen Kuo, called for China to clearly explain its actions and immediately cease illegal deployment and exploitation activities in the economic waters of countries in the region, including Taiwan. This not only violates international legal norms such as the United Nations convention on the law of the sea (Unclos), but also seriously undermines the international order and poses uncertain risks to regional stability, she said."
Taiwan accused China of breaching international law by conducting oil and gas drilling inside Taiwan's exclusive economic zone and demanded the activity stop immediately. Multiple Chinese oil rigs and associated vessels were detected inside Taiwan's EEZ near the Pratas Islands, which are under Taiwanese control. A Jamestown Foundation report stated the assets belonged to the state-run China National Offshore Oil Corporation and had been present for up to five years. Commercial maritime tracking confirmed continued presence of most assets. Taiwan's presidential office demanded explanations and cessation of illegal deployment. The activity violates UNCLOS, risks regional stability, and fits a pattern of Beijing using military and commercial means to assert control.
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