# Taiwan warns off and shadows Chinese research ship in sensitive waters

https://mins.news/en/item/28114

- Reuters, 2026-08-21 07:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-warns-off-shadows-chinese-research-ship-sailing-its-west-2026-08-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a880208f7c24d00010fa555

> Taiwan’s coast guard said it warned and followed a Chinese research ship traveling through sensitive waters west of the island. Taipei views the vessel’s third appearance since May as part of an ongoing maritime provocation.