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Taiwan vows swift probe in Chinese fishing boat incident
A recent fishing boat incident involving a Chinese fishing boat illegally crossing boundaries and subsequently capsizing due to the Taiwanese coast guard’s expulsion efforts has caused tension between Taiwan and China. Two individuals tragically drowned in the incident. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council has assured prompt communication of investigation results with Chinese authorities, aiming to maintain solid cross-strait ties. China has accused Taiwan of precipitating such events, blaming aggressive boat seizures and assertive treatment of mainland fishermen. The Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) has strongly condemned the incident, laying blame on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration. Former Global Times Editor-in-Chief Hu Xijin has criticized Taiwan’s law enforcement, suggesting it may constitute involuntary manslaughter. In 2023 alone, there were 1,191 registered cases of Chinese fishing boats crossing the maritime boundary, consistently surpassing a thousand annually. Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration, in accordance with the "Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area," retains the right to expel, detain, hold in custody, fine, confiscate fishing equipment, and seize hauls and boats.2024/02/15 17:17 -
Giant panda gifted by China to Taiwan remembered by fans
TAIPEI (TVBSNews) — Animal lovers in Taiwan have expressed their sadness following the passing of the beloved Taipei Zoo giant panda Tuan Tuan (團團), 18, which passed away on Saturday (Nov. 19).2022/11/21 17:41 -
Taipei Zoo Panda Tuan Tuan weak after suffering 4 seizures
Taipei Zoo’s giant panda Tuan Tuan suffered another health scare on Thursday evening (Nov. 17) after being overcome by four seizures.2022/11/18 19:25