Radio Taiwan International
Date: 29 March, 2019
By: Paula Chao
Chinese fishermen detained for operating in Taiwanese waters
Seven Chinese fishermen have been detained for illegally operating in Taiwan’s territorial waters off the Penghu archipelago. They will face a fine of up to NT$10 million (US$330,000).
On Wednesday night, a Chinese fishing boat was caught operating illegally off the Penghu archipelago in Taiwan’s territorial waters. A Taiwanese patrol boat repeatedly told the vessel to stop and submit to inspection.
However, the Chinese vessel rammed into the patrol boat in a deliberate act of provocation. This prompted the Taiwanese crew to board the vessel forcibly, detain the seven Chinese fishermen on board, and seize their 400 kg catch.
Patrol member Chen Jun-yuan says the Chinese fishermen will be detained for about a month. A heavier penalty will be imposed if they do not cooperate with the authorities.
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