Taiwan Coast Guard Repels Chinese Fishing Vessels Near Pratas

Taiwanese maritime authorities forced two Chinese fishing boats out of Dongsha waters using a water cannon.

Taiwanese maritime authorities deployed a water jet to force two Chinese fishing vessels away from the vicinity of the Dongsha Islands. The intervention occurred as coast guard personnel enforced territorial boundaries in the contested region. No casualties or severe damages were reported following the maritime expulsion.

• The maritime incident took place in proximity to the Dongsha archipelago, also known as the Pratas Islands.
• Law enforcement officers operated a high-pressure water stream to disperse the approaching vessels.