China Coast Guard vessels conducted law-enforcement patrols around Taiwan island on April 1, 2025, in accordance with the one-China principle. The mission included drills such as inspection, capture, interception, and detention operations against unwarranted vessels.
The law-enforcement mission encircled the island and specifically targeted arresting Taiwan independence separatists attempting to flee via sea routes. The Coast Guard used elements from the popular Nezha in a poster to emphasize the mainland’s sincerity in uniting Taiwan compatriots and combating Taiwan independence.
Vessels from multiple Coast Guard units participated in the patrols, showing a closer deployment to Taiwan island compared to previous operations. The use of Nezha’s “Huntian Ling” in the mission poster served as a warning to Taiwan independence forces, indicating the Coast Guard’s ability to establish a line of defense and tighten the encirclement when necessary.
The drills conducted by the Coast Guard and the PLA Eastern Theater Command serve as a stern warning against Taiwan independence separatist forces. These actions aim to safeguard sovereignty, maintain national unity, and exercise legitimate jurisdiction over the island in accordance with the one-China principle.