Kinmen-Xiamen Ferry 結果共4筆

China’s Spring Festival travel rush boosts cross-strait ferry services, adding six daily sailings between China and Taiwan. Authorities expect 200,000 passengers.

Explore how Kinmen County Council Speaker Hung Yun-tien and KMT legislator Chen Yu-chen aim to boost cross-strait tourism by leading a delegation to Beijing on Aug. 21. They plan to discuss reopening tourism and propose initiatives to strengthen ties.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) calls for China to heed U.S. calls for restraint amid tensions in the Kinmen-Xiamen marine dispute. Tensions escalated after a fatal incident involving a Chinese speedboat in Kinmen’s maritime territory. The DPP affirms Taiwan’s stance against unilateral changes by China. U.S. State Department spokesperson and DPP urge restraint, while Taiwan defends its actions as lawful.

Due to strong winds, ferry services between Xiamen and Kinmen were suspended on December 16. The Kinmen County Harbor Bureau forecasts that services may resume around noon, depending on wind conditions. Gale-force winds reaching level eight were recorded earlier that day, leading to the temporary halt. Officials warn that the windy weather could continue to disrupt ferry schedules, and advise passengers to stay informed and make alternative travel arrangements.