Beijing details rare marine survey east of Taiwan after Tokyo-Manila talks (opens original article in a new tab)

A Chinese research vessel conducted a marine survey east of Taiwan, part of Beijing's efforts to assert jurisdiction following Japan-Philippines maritime talks, which Beijing has called illegal.

• Mainland Chinese research vessel conducted marine survey east of Taiwan from Tuesday to Thursday.
• Survey aimed to understand natural ecological conditions in China's jurisdictional waters for marine conservation.
• Beijing has criticized recent Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks as 'illegal and invalid'.