Taiwan Coast Guard confronts Chinese fishing boats in Dongsha waters

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Taiwan Coast Guard confronts Chinese fishing boats in Dongsha waters. (2026, October 2). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/2/aje-onl-nf_taiwan-coast-guard-fires-water-cannon-on-chinese-021026?traffic_source=rss

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Taiwan’s Coast Guard employed a water cannon to enforce the departure of two Chinese fishing vessels from waters close to the Dongsha Islands, emphasizing unauthorized activities and reinforcing Taiwan’s authority over the region. The incident highlights ongoing maritime disputes between Taiwan and China.

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On Friday, the Taiwan Coast Guard used water cannons to confront and drive away two Chinese fishing boats near the Dongsha Islands, located in the South China Sea. The incident took place approximately 27 nautical miles east of Dongsha Island. Initially, water was sprayed into the air as a warning for about 30 seconds before being directed towards the wheelhouse of one of the vessels for an additional 90 seconds. This action was taken by Taiwan to assert its jurisdiction and address unauthorized activities in these waters.

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