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Why the China Coast Guard Matters in the South China Sea and Taiwan
Over the last decade, China’s Coast Guard has developed into one of the world’s largest maritime law-enforcement agencies, operating a vast fleet of about 680 vessels. While it performs many of the same functions as its global counterparts — responding to emergencies at sea and enforcing maritime law in its jurisdiction — it is increasingly being used for a different purpose: advancing Beijing’s territorial claims.
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