Chinese Coast Guard Vessel Standoff Near Pratas Island

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Taiwan tracked a Chinese coast guard ship that disabled its detection system in the waters around the contested Pratas Island. Taiwan's coast guard faced off with the Chinese vessel for about 22 hours, at one point coming within one nautical mile of each other.

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00:00Taiwan's Coast Guard faced off against a Chinese Coast Guard ship near the contested Pratis Island.

00:15The standoff lasted about 22 hours, with the two vessels at one point coming within one nautical mile of each other.

00:22The Chinese ship disabled its identification system for a bit, in what officials here consider to be a test of Taiwan's response measures.

00:31In recent months, Chinese Coast Guard ships have repeatedly entered restricted waters around Taiwan's offshore islands.

00:38Analysts say the military needs to boost surveillance against Chinese incursions.

00:52Pratis Island, also known as Dongsha Island, is claimed by both Taiwan and China, but is administered by Taiwan.

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