China conducted special law enforcement operation east of Taiwan China carried out a special law enforcement operation east of Taiwan. This action is presented as a necessary response to Japan and the Philippines. The operation follows their unilateral statement to start negotiations on delimiting the maritime border east of Taiwan Island.

• China conducted a special law enforcement operation east of Taiwan Island.
• The operation was a response to a statement by Japan and the Philippines.
• Japan and the Philippines intend to begin negotiations on maritime border delimitation east of Taiwan Island.