Taiwan tensions

China Coast Guard chief promoted to naval leader for Taiwan Strait

Wang Zhongcai known for frequent incursions into Japan-administered Senkakus

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A Chinese light frigate passes through waters near Okinawa's Yonaguni Island last month. (Photo courtesy of Japan's Ministry of Defense) © Kyodo

TSUKASA HADANO, Nikkei staff writer
August 18, 2022 00:43 JST

BEIJING -- The China Coast Guard chief who oversaw repeated incursions into Japanese waters near the Senkaku Islands has been promoted to naval commander in charge of the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.

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