Beijing Condemns Taiwan Over Fishermen Deaths Following Coastguard Chase

The incident, which resulted in the drowning of two Chinese fishermen near Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago, has escalated tensions between China and Taiwan.

Two Chinese fishermen drowned after their speedboat capsized during a chase by Taiwan's coastguard near the Kinmen archipelago.
Beijing has strongly condemned the incident, calling for an investigation and accusing Taiwan's coastguard of using 'violent and dangerous methods'.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions following the election of Taiwan's independence-leaning vice-president, William Lai, as the island's next leader.
China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has denounced Lai as an 'obstinate separatist', raising concerns over potential conflict.
Taiwan's coastguard claims the fishing boat was trespassing in Taiwanese waters, while Beijing accuses Taiwan of forcefully inspecting Chinese vessels.

South China Morning Post