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On the evening of July 2, a Penghu-registered fishing boat was seized by the Chinese coast guard for suspected illegal fishing near Kinmen. The boat and its six crew members are currently in Fujian, China. The Taiwan Coast Guard will hold a press conference at 10 AM on July 3 to explain the situation. The incident has raised concern among fishermen and locals in Penghu, with fears of potential retaliatory actions by China. The fishing boat, identified as 'Da Jinman 88,' was carrying out operations near the median line when it was apprehended, amid sensitive cross-strait relations. The Coast Guard will provide updates on the situation at the press conference.
Source: YAHOO