Reported 12 months ago
In response to a Taiwanese fishing boat, the 'Da Jin Man No. 88', being detained by Chinese authorities for operating in prohibited waters near Kinmen, Taiwan's Executive Yuan spokesperson Chen Shi-Kai urged Chinese authorities to release the detained boat quickly. Chen emphasized that the incident occurred in Chinese waters during a fishing ban period, reminding Taiwanese fishermen to adhere to regulations and urging Chinese authorities to be considerate towards fishermen risking their livelihood. Taiwan's coast guard intervened to ensure the safety of the Taiwanese fishing vessel and crew during the incident. The Taiwanese government had previously issued warnings to fishermen regarding Chinese fishing regulations, reiterating the importance of compliance to prevent similar conflicts in the future.
Source: YAHOO