Reported 12 months ago
On the evening of July 2, 2024, a fishing boat in Penghu, the Da Jinman No. 88, was approached and photographed by two Chinese Coast Guard ships while operating outside Kinmen. After a forced inspection, the boats were taken back to mainland China, causing dozens of nearby fishing boats to be alarmed and continuously monitored by Chinese Coast Guard ships, sparking discussions. National security officials clarified that the fishing boat was operating in waters near Fujian, China, outside Taiwan's jurisdiction, and during China's fishing ban period, posing a risk of violating another country's regulations. They dismissed claims that this was a political move by China to retaliate against Lai Ching-te, emphasizing it was a matter of law enforcement due to the fishing boat encroaching on China's waters during the ban period.
Source: YAHOO