Reported 12 months ago
A fishing boat from Penghu was detained by Chinese authorities, with the 60-year-old captain surnamed Hong and the crew of 5 all forcefully taken to China. Despite assurances of their safety from the Fisheries Agency, family and friends are unable to contact them, causing great concern. This incident has also raised worries among other fishermen about the risks of fishing amidst tense cross-strait relations, impacting their livelihoods. The Chinese maritime police's recent enforcement regulation allows for inspections and detention of foreign vessels in designated areas, leading to the first instance of action against a Taiwanese fishing boat since the regulation's implementation. The fishermen, who rely on sea fishing for their livelihoods, are hoping for a swift resolution to the situation and a de-escalation of tensions between the two sides.
Source: YAHOO