Chinese Ships Enter Restricted Waters Around Disputed Island in South China Sea

TAIPEI, Taiwan—Two Chinese ships intruded into the restricted waters of a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea on June 11, Taiwan said.
Taiwan’s coast guard called the incursions into waters near Taiping Island another example of China’s gray-zone harassment, emphasizing that it was the first such incident in the area, according to a press release issued on Thursday. It criticized Beijing for a “malicious escalation” against the island.
Taiping Island, also known as Itu Aba, is the largest naturally occurring island in the Spratly Islands of the disputed South China Sea. It is located about 1,000 miles southwest of Taiwan. It is controlled by Taiwan, and also claimed by China, the Philippines and Vietnam…. 

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