India, Sept. 3 -- Taipei [Taiwan] September 3 (ANI) China has quietly deployed oil rigs and related infrastructure inside Taiwan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) near Dongsha Island, sparking growing concern over the possible military use of these structures, according to Taiwan News.

According to Taiwan News, Beijing has installed 12 permanent or semi-permanent drilling rigs, along with three storage ships and two semi-submersible oil platforms, all operated by the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation. These facilities have reportedly been in place since at least May 2020.

The situation has escalated in recent months. On July 15, 2024, the Nan Hai No. 6 oil rig came within just 770 meters of Dongsha's restricted waters, w...