Taiwan says Chinese vessel activity jumps, raising fears for Pacific supply routes

Taiwan detected a sharp rise in Chinese coast guard and research vessel activity around the island in June, prompting Taipei to plan drills simulating Chinese escalations off its Pacific coast, according to Taiwan Coast Guard data and officials.

Taiwan reported 55 Chinese government vessel sightings, including coast guard and research boats, around the island in June, up from 30 in May, the data showed.