China is stepping up its maritime presence across disputed waters in Asia by deploying large numbers of fishing vessels, coast guard ships and maritime militia units in what analysts describe as an expanding “gray-zone” strategy aimed at increasing regional control without triggering direct military conflict. According to a report by Taiwan News citing The Wall Street Journal, nearly 200 Chinese fishing vessels recently moved deeper into the Yellow Sea, approaching waters claimed by both China and South Korea. Geospatial intelligence firm Ingenispace reported unusually heavy concentrations of vessels along key shipping lanes and contested maritime areas. Analysts said Beijing is…
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