Taiwan minister made a visit to a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea.

Ocean Affairs Minister Kuan Bi‑ling made a rare ministerial visit to Taiwan‑controlled Itu Aba Island to observe coast guard exercises combining humanitarian, environmental and security scenarios. The drills included a high‑profile simulated armed boarding of a non‑compliant cargo vessel, underscoring Taipei’s intent to assert jurisdiction and readiness in contested waters. The visit — the first ministerial trip in seven years — comes amid heightened regional tensions as China expands military activity and U.S.‑Philippine drills occur nearby.

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