Taiwan Coast Guard uses water cannon on Chinese fishing boats near Dongsha Islands
Taiwan's Coast Guard drove two Chinese fishing boats away from waters near the Dongsha Islands using a water cannon, Al Jazeera reported.
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Taiwan's Coast Guard used a water cannon to drive two Chinese fishing boats away from waters near the Dongsha Islands, according to Al Jazeera.
The Dongsha Islands, located in the South China Sea, are administered by Taiwan and have periodically been the site of encounters between Taiwanese authorities and Chinese fishing vessels.
Al Jazeera's report did not specify the exact date of the incident or provide further details on the vessels involved or any additional response from Chinese authorities.
Encounters of this kind reflect ongoing tensions in waters claimed or administered by multiple parties in the region.
No injuries or damage were reported in connection with the incident, based on the available reporting.
Sources
- Taiwan Coast Guard confronts Chinese fishing boats in Dongsha waters — Al Jazeera — All
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