Afghanistan, Oct. 10 -- The United States has condemned China's growing maritime activity off Taiwan's east coast as "deeply destabilising," warning that the operations risk escalating regional tensions, following the reported sighting of a Chinese maritime militia vessel in the area in August.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson said Beijing's actions were increasing tensions and undermining efforts to resolve cross-strait disputes peacefully. Washington urged China to end its pressure on Taiwan and engage in meaningful dialogue with the island's democratically elected authorities.
The U.S. statement followed a Reuters report that a vessel identified by Taiwan-based aviation company APEX Aviation as the Chinese fishing boat Minfudingyu ...