Taiwan's coast guard suspects China might attempt to undermine public morale around President Lai Ching-te's one-year anniversary. This follows social media images of a Chinese flag being planted on a Taiwanese beach and the recent arrest of two Chinese nationals illegally entering Taiwan. Authorities are investigating whether the flag planting was conducted by someone from China or with local assistance. China considers Lai a separatist and has rejected his calls for dialogue. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council had previously warned of potential increased Chinese military drills around the anniversary.
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