China Warns US to Not Interfere in Detection of Boat Crew: Claims Taiwan
In a recent escalation of tensions in the Taiwan Strait, China has issued a stern warning to Taiwan regarding the detention of a Taiwanese fishing boat crew. The incident, occurring near the Taiwanese-controlled island of Kinmen, underscores Beijing's assertiveness in asserting its territorial claims and challenging Taiwan's sovereignty. The incident unfolded when the Taiwanese fishing boat, named Dajinman 88, was intercepted by Chinese coast guard vessels on suspicion of illegal fishing activities. Liu Dejun, a spokesperson for China’s coast guard, stated that the boat had violated fishing regulations by using nets finer than allowed and by fishing during a moratorium period in Chinese waters. Despite protests from Taiwan's coast guard, the boat and its crew—comprising both Taiwanese and Indonesian nationals—were forcibly steered to a port in Fujian province, mainland China. Taiwan swiftly condemned the detention as unlawful and demanded the immediate release of its cit
