Reported about 1 year ago
On July 3, 2024, a fishing boat registered in Penghu, Taiwan, named 'Da Jin Man 88' was boarded and seized by the Chinese coast guard, with the captain and 6 others taken to Fujian for questioning. The head of the National Security Bureau, Cai Mingyan, described the incident as 'truly an unusual case' and mentioned the need to analyze if it was part of any psychological warfare operation by China to assess the underlying motives. The Taiwanese authorities emphasized defending the fishing rights of Taiwanese fishermen at sea, urging caution in sensitive waters, and hoping for constructive interaction to build trust between both sides amidst the incident. Cai Mingyan also highlighted the legal and political considerations behind the Chinese actions, suggesting it could be an attempt to showcase control over the Taiwan Strait, weaken the Taiwanese government, or apply pressure. Further analysis is ongoing to evaluate the actual motives behind the seizure.
Source: YAHOO