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)
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