Taipei Condemns Beijing’s 'Ridiculous' Traffic Control Order in Taiwan Strait During Typhoon

Taiwanese officials and international observers warn that China's recent maritime maneuvers and 'hybrid warfare' tactics threaten regional stability.

TAIPEI — Tensions in the Taiwan Strait escalated this week after Taipei officials labeled a maritime traffic control order issued by Beijing as "ridiculous." The order, which Beijing attempted to enforce amidst the hazardous conditions of a passing typhoon, has drawn sharp criticism from Taiwan’s government, which views the move as a provocative overreach. Taiwan’s security leadership highlighted the incident as part of a broader, ongoing campaign of "hybrid warfare" by the People's Republic of China. According to security officials, these maneuvers are designed to test the responsiveness …