US Coast Guard and Kiribati police patrol for illegal fishing in Kiribati's exclusive economic zone, increasing surveillance amid security rivalry with China.
US Coast Guard and Kiribati police boarded two Chinese fishing boats during a patrol against illegal fishing in the Pacific Islands nation's vast exclusive economic zone, finding no issues. The move boosts surveillance amid a rivalry with China over security ties in the region, with Kiribati hosting a Japanese satellite tracking station. Washington has flagged plans to build an embassy in Kiribati to compete with China.
February 26, 2024
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