Taiwan Condemns China’s Illicit Fishing Near Dongsha Islands

Taipei [
Taiwan
], March 22 (ANI):
Taiwan
‘Coast Guard Administration
CGA
) expressed a firm disapproval of
China
for backing illicit fishing operations nearby
Dongsha Islands
in the South
China
The sea, according to Focus
Taiwan
.

In a statement, the
CGA
it was reported that an unexpectedly large group of Chinese fishing vessels started showing up near Dongsha on February 15, with at least six support ships and 29 smaller craft spotted in the area.
Taiwan
reported.

Although
CGA
Vessels were dispatched to clear out the Chinese boats.
Chinese coast guard ships
entered
Taiwan
was confined within restricted waters and tried to intervene, however, these attempts did not succeed, as stated in the document.
CGA
.

Focus
Taiwan
it was reported that, following the provocation, the
CGA
initiated an operation on February 26 aimed at intensifying patrols throughout the area
Dongsha Islands
.

As part of this mission, the
CGA
reported intercepting and inspecting the Chinese fishing boat “Yueraoyu 23588” on February 26, however, the Chinese Coast Guard interfered once more.

According to Focus
Taiwan
, analogous events took place on March 11 and between March 12 and 18, when
Chinese coast guard ships
remained around the restricted waters near
Dongsha Islands
, according to the
CGA
.

The
CGA
strongly condemned
China
The Coast Guard operations were described as such, indicating that the disruption posed a confrontational provocation.
Taiwan
‘s sovereignty.

Focus
Taiwan
reported that the
CGA
highlighted that the Dongsha Atoll National Park is
Taiwan
is home to its first marine national park, where stringent rules forbid all forms of commercial and personal fishing activities.

The
CGA
further noted that
Taiwan
Efforts towards conserving nature have led to a flourishing and plentiful community of sea creatures in the region.

In contrast,
China
has significantly exhausted its marine resources, causing Chinese fishermen to encroach upon
Taiwan
‘illegal fishing operations within their territorial waters. Furthermore, the
CGA
confirmed their commitment to follow the guidelines of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,
Taiwan
Will proceed with its battle against unlawful fishing practices that endanger the sustenance of marine life, as highlighted by Focus.
Taiwan
.

The
CGA
criticized
China
The decision to deploy its coast guard to accompany ships engaged in illegal fishing was viewed as an outright dismissal of marine conservation efforts.

The administration additionally highlighted that the Chinese coast guard’s intervention not only heightened tensions throughout the
Taiwan
Straight yet also disturbed tranquility in the strait.
Dongsha Islands
region. (ANI)