Group of Seven Singles Out Waters East of Taiwan
The Group of Seven’s final Paris declaration, published on November 11, specifically identifies Chinese activities east of Taiwan as a threat to regional stability, navigation and international shipping. That language adds a geographic focus to the earlier meeting readout covered here, rather than announcing a new maritime incident. On November 12, Taiwan’s Presidential Office welcomed the declaration and said it would keep strengthening self-defence and societal resilience, Central News Agency reported. The office said that Taiwan would work closely with like-minded partners to protect regional security. The declaration also encourages constructive dialogue across the Strait and supports Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations. Reuters reported this morning that China’s foreign ministry had not immediately answered its request for comment. The material updates are the final statement’s explicit east-coast wording and Taipei’s response today. These are diplomatic positions, not evidence of a new blockade, naval deployment or armed confrontation at sea.