NEW: China launches patrols east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines opening maritime border talks.

NEW: China launches patrols east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines opening maritime border talks.

NEW: China launches patrols east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines opening maritime border talks.

China sent Coast Guard vessels on “law enforcement patrols” to the east of Taiwan, a show of displeasure after Japan and the Philippines agreed to hold talks on maritime borders in the area https://t.co/HtrNujIdrG