Taiwan Coast Guard water-cannons Chinese fishing boats near Dongsha Islands

Taiwan's Coast Guard used a water cannon to expel two Chinese fishing boats from waters near the Dongsha Islands, escalating a recurring pattern of maritime confrontations in the South China Sea. The incident underscores unresolved sovereignty claims and risks of further escalation, though no injuries or damage were reported. It matters as a flashpoint in cross-strait tensions, potentially affecting regional stability and market sentiment.