Taiwan's coast guard reported that Chinese vessels entered disputed waters near Itu Aba island for 15 minutes before being expelled. The island is claimed by Taiwan, China, the Philippines, and Vietnam, adding to regional tensions.

Taiwan said that Chinese vessels "openly intruded" on disputed waters around Itu Aba island in the South China Sea on Thursday, staying for 15 minutes before the Taiwanese coast guard expelled them. The island is claimed by Taiwan, China, the Philippines and Vietnam.