Reported 12 months ago
Regarding the Taiwanese fishing boat 'Da Jian Man 88' from Penghu being forced back to Weitou Port in Fujian by the Chinese coast guard, the Coast Guard Administration explained their actions. The boat and its crew, including the captain surnamed Hong and six foreign crew members, were detained in international waters near Kinmen and China's border. The Coast Guard Administration held a press conference to explain their response at the time of the incident and shared a video broadcast message to the Chinese coast guard. They will negotiate with China to demand the prompt release of the crew. The Administration urged China to handle the situation without political interference and to release the boat and crew according to procedures.
Source: YAHOO