China Increases Patrols Near Taiwan's Kinmen Archipelago After 2 Fishermen Die

China has escalated patrols near Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago after two Chinese fishermen drowned, accusing the Taiwanese coast guard of pursuing their boat for alleged trespassing. The Chinese Coast Guard's Fujian division will regularly monitor waters off Xiamen's southern coast, near Kinmen, intensifying maritime law enforcement, according to spokesman Gan Yu. Tensions rise as more Chinese vessels, including sand dredgers and fishing boats, enter the area, causing complaints from Kinmen residents about noise, sound pollution, and fishing losses.

Despite the heightened Chinese activity, the fishermen's deaths are unusual. Taiwan's Coast Guard reported the incident, claiming the Chinese boat capsized one nautical mile from Kinmen, a restricted area by Taiwan. China blamed Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party, denying the existence of restricted waters. Two survivors are in Taiwan's custody, prompting China's condemnation and a vow for further measures without specifying details. Taiwan, undergoing an investigation, communicated with Chinese authorities. China's Taiwan Affairs Office warned of potential actions, with spokesperson Zhu Fenglian stating consequences would be borne by Taiwan. Since the 1949 civil war, Taiwan's separation from China has strained relations, with Beijing considering the island part of its territory, consistently escalating threats of military force to achieve reunification.

चीन ने ताइवान के किनमेन द्वीप समूह के पास पैट्रोल बढ़ाया, 2 मछुआरों की मौत के बाद।