Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese Coastguards Conduct Joint Rescue Operation

The operation near Kinmen islands follows recent tensions and a deadly February clash.

Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese coastguards collaborated to rescue the crew of a capsized fishing boat near the Kinmen islands, resulting in two deaths and four hospitalizations.
The joint rescue operation comes amid heightened tensions following a deadly clash in February between the Taiwanese coastguard and a mainland speedboat.
The capsized fishing vessel was from Fujian province, highlighting the geographical and political proximity of Taiwan and mainland China.
Beijing regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve unification, while most countries, including the US, do not recognize Taiwan as an independent state.
The incident underscores the importance of cooperation between Taiwan and China in maritime safety, despite ongoing tensions.