TAIPEI, Oct 8 - A Chinese militia boat was spotted along with two other vessels off Taiwan’s Pacific coast in August, according to a surveillance report reviewed by Reuters, the first known sighting of such a craft in the sensitive area.
Country: China, Taiwan
Category: Grey zone, Naval activity
Source: Straits Times · 8 Oct 2026


[News] Chinese militia boat seen lurking off eastern Taiwan for the first time
https://www.bairdmaritime.com/security/non-naval-security/chinese-militia-boat-seen-lurking-off-eastern-taiwan-for-the-first-time
Category: Grey zone, Naval activity
Source: Baird Maritime · 8 Oct 2026