Responding to China deploying more than 100 naval and coast guard vessels across East Asian waters, the Presidential Office said that the Defense Ministry and other national security agencies have been instructed to maintain full situational awareness and provide timely updates, ensuring there is “no concern for national security.”

The remarks came after Reuters reported that China has amassed what officials describe as its largest maritime show of force to date, with more than 100 vessels operating from the Yellow Sea through the East China Sea, into the disputed South China Sea, and out into the western Pacific. The activity coincides with China’s traditional peak season for military drills, though Beijing has not announced any major exercises.

Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) told reporters Friday that the deployment is not limited to the Taiwan Strait and represents a broader challenge to regional stability. She said Chinese ships have been concentrated in multiple strategic waterways, including areas near the Senkaku Islands and the western Pacific, and that the scale indeed poses a threat and impact to the Indo-Pacific and the whole region.

She urged Beijing to exercise restraint and fulfill its responsibilities as a major power. Taiwan, she added, will continue working closely with like-minded partners to safeguard peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

“The president has instructed the Ministry of National Defense and all national security units to maintain full awareness and provide timely reports. National security is assured, and the public can rest easy. We are confident we can manage this,” she said.