Taiwan Urges Cooperation as China Intensifies Patrols Near Kinmen

Following a series of maritime incidents, Taiwan calls for peace and rational cooperation, while China steps up its coast guard presence around the Kinmen islands.

Taiwan calls for rational cooperation with China after a series of maritime incidents near the Kinmen islands escalate tensions.
Chinese coast guard boards a Taiwanese tourist boat, causing panic among passengers and drawing criticism from Taipei.
Taiwanese Premier urges protection of territorial waters and fishermen's rights, while emphasizing the need for peace and avoiding military intervention.
Beijing increases patrols around Kinmen, rejecting Taiwan's designation of 'restricted waters' and demanding the release of detained fishermen.
Taiwanese and Chinese vessels have historically operated in the area, but recent actions by China's coast guard raise concerns over potential escalation.