At least a dozen Chinese vessels and structures have been active inside Taiwan’s economic zone in recent months. Jackets for fixed platforms point to permanence.
Analysts say the deployments align with tactics used elsewhere to expand effective control. The objective: change realities first, debate legality later.
Taipei’s limited response stands out against frequent enforcement actions in other areas. That gap has surprised observers.
Experts warn that today’s energy rigs could become tomorrow’s leverage points in a crisis.
Beyond Commerce: China’s Oil Platforms Signal Strategic Play in Taiwan’s EEZ
