We track PRC research vessels around Taiwan—and their movements raise serious questions about submarine communication cable routes, critical infrastructure, and strategic access.
The PRC takes a whole-of-society approach. The CCP understands that intelligence is an asymmetric form of deterrence. We should, too.
We want to thank @StarboardIntel and our other data sources that do not want to be named for their support in our effort to bring transparency to PRC Irregular Warfare tactics. Teamwork makes the dream work
Watch @RikGlauert's report on Deutsche Welle.
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ingeniSPACE is honored to be quoted in AFP Allison Jackson's piece on China's evolving Irregular Warfare tactics around Taiwan. We've attached a visualization of the last few month around Taiwan and the areas we call the "Triple EEZ" (where Taiwan, Japan, and Philippines meet).
PRC research vessels in Taiwan's EEZ over the last seven days and since August 1. I am fairly certain that @TAIWANoac didn't give permission nor did @JCG_koho_en. Data from @StarboardIntel. Want to practically implement maritime domain awareness? [email protected]
Will one forget back in the 1990s, Beijing insisted those wooden structures at Mischief Reef were nothing more than fishermen shelters? Then gradually, concrete structures went up, and now an artificial island boasting full runways and a harbor? It still insists it’s civilian. 🤷🏻♂️
ingeniSPACE said China's objective was to gather "fresh hydrographic data of the Ryukyu Trench and East Taiwan Trench to conduct anti-submarine warfare" and "deny US and other allied vessels from doing the same".
The XYH03 was escorted by a CCG and a fishing boat that is part of China's maritime militia, ingeniSPACE said. PRC's gathered "fresh hydrographic data of the Ryukyu and Taiwan Trenches for ASW ops and "deny US and other allied vessels from doing the same"@swellis_@johnnywharris
Our team’s vigilance over the 2026 Christmas holiday revealed China’s secret maritime militia exercise likely designed as a new irregular warfare tool to interfere with commercial shipping. Thank you for your hard work and sacrifice.
In December over 1,000 Chinese fishing boats lined up to form an L shape in the seas north of Taiwan. Over the next few months they coalesced again on four more occasions. Our animated maps visualise the unprecedented activity https://t.co/JaQCKOMyfX