Following the confrontation, the Jin Sha lost power, prompting the Yunlin to remain on site to provide 35 hot meals to the crew. The CGA eventually towed the vessel out of the restricted area and transferred it to a Chinese offshore support ship. The CGA stated that illegal fishing activity around Dongsha has intensified recently, threatening local marine ecosystems and maritime order.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Taiwan Coast Guard Expels Chinese Fishing Boat With Water Cannon
Geopolitics18 days ago
The patrol vessel Yunlin intercepted a foreign fishing ship on Thursday after it violated maritime boundaries near Dongsha Island. The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) used a water cannon to expel the vessel, named Jin Sha, and another accompanying Chinese boat after they ignored repeated orders to leave a restricted zone. The Jin Sha had penetrated approximately 8 NM into the restricted waters of the Taiwan-held island.
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