Normalizing the Unacceptable? China’s Platforms Sit Inside Taiwan’s Zone

Multiple Chinese platforms and jackets have taken up space within Taiwan’s economic waters. Some installations appear long-standing.
Experts label the activity as “greyzone” pressure designed to normalize an expanded footprint.
Taipei’s constrained toolkit limits rapid or forceful responses at sea. Legal complexities further slow action.
Analysts warn delayed protest can calcify new, unfavorable norms.