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militaryJul 29, 2026
Why China Uses Its Coast Guard to Press Territorial Claims
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Why China Uses Its Coast Guard to Press Territorial Claims Over the last decade, China’s Coast Guard has developed into one of the world’s largest maritime law-enforcement agencies, operating a vast fleet of about 680 vessels.
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- Yian LeeBy Yian Lee
Why China Uses Its Coast Guard to Press Territorial Claims Over the last decade, China’s Coast Guard has developed into one of the world’s largest maritime law-enforcement agencies, operating a vast fleet of about 680 vessels. While it performs many of the same functions as its g…
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