中国海警联合本报重磅发布系列海报

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Coast Guard has initiated comprehensive law enforcement patrols around Taiwan, showcasing its capabilities to control maritime areas and prevent external support for Taiwan independence forces [1][2][4]. Group 1: Patrol Operations - Starting December 29, the Chinese Coast Guard organized a fleet to conduct patrols in waters near Taiwan, Matsu, and Wuqiu, focusing on joint fishing protection, identification, control, and interception exercises [1]. - The patrols involved multiple vessels, particularly emphasizing the blockade of key maritime routes to Taiwan, including ports in Keelung, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Hualien [2][3]. Group 2: Thematic Posters - The Coast Guard released a series of thematic posters, including "巡控" (Control), "扼喉" (Choke), and "缉'独'" (Capture Independence), each highlighting different aspects of their enforcement capabilities [2][5][6]. - The "Control" poster illustrated the Coast Guard's strategy of surrounding Taiwan from multiple directions, emphasizing the strength of their maritime presence [2][3]. - The "Choke" poster depicted the interception of a cargo ship carrying military equipment, reinforcing the message of the Coast Guard's readiness to act against potential threats [3][4]. Group 3: Legal and Military Implications - The Coast Guard has asserted its authority to intercept civilian vessels suspected of transporting military equipment, framing such actions as legitimate under its enforcement rights in Chinese territorial waters [4]. - The thematic posters also symbolically represented the Coast Guard's commitment to countering Taiwan independence forces and preventing their escape or external support [6].