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Chinese energy assets, including some of Asia’s largest platforms, have been documented inside Taiwan’s EEZ. One massive vessel reportedly spans the length of 1.5 football fields.
The operations align with “greyzone” tactics—incremental steps that alter control without open confrontation. Over time, the pattern can shift norms and expectations.
Taiwan’s muted response reflects both legal and capacity limits. Domestic statutes on which EEZ borders are actively enforced remain unclear.
Analysts caution that unchallenged structures could aid future military options around Pratas or beyond.