US, UK, France, Germany Raise Alarm Over Chinese Patrols Off Eastern Taiwan

The United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany have raised alarm about Chinese patrols off the eastern coast of Taiwan. The four countries issued statements expressing concern over China's assertions of authority over foreign ships near Taiwan. The joint diplomatic push marks a coordinated international response to Chinese maritime activity in the region. China's actions have drawn a U.S. rebuke, with multiple European powers joining in the criticism.