China Coast Guard Law May Raise Risk of Clash in Disputed Seas
- Beijing says new law would apply to ‘jurisdictional waters’
- Coast guard would be allowed to board vessels, use weapons
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China is considering legislation that would clarify its coast guard powers to fire on foreign vessels in some circumstances, a move that could fuel the risk of military miscalculation in disputed waters in the region.