DA JIN MAN NO88

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Chinese Coast Guard seized Taiwanese fishing vessel

On July 2, 2024, the China Coast Guard seized the 'Da Jin Man No. 88' off the coast of Kinmen, an outlying island governed by Taiwan. The ship was boarded about 18 nautical miles outside of Taiwan's restricted waters near the Kinmen Islands. Three Coast Guard vessels converged on the ship at about 8.15 p.m., and three CGA vessels responded to the scene to intervene. The CGA crews broadcast radio messages asking the CCG to release the 'Da Jin Man No. 88' and desist, but the mainland Chinese forces did not comply. Instead, the CCG broadcast a message back, instructing the Taiwanese forces not to interfere. Meanwhile, four more China Coast Guard vessels approached the scene. In order to avoid escalation, the Taiwanese CGA broke off the chase and left the area, and it has handed the case over to Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council for followup with Chinese authorities. The 'Da Jin Man No. 88' was taken to the port of Weitou, along with its crew, consisting of three Indonesian nationals and two Taiwanese nationals. It was unclear why the 'Da Jin Man No. 88' was picked out for inspection, as it was one of dozens of vessels operating in the area. It was possible that the vessel was selected at random. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration was calling on China to explain why it seizedthe fishing vessel, demanding to immediately release the vessel and its crew.