Chinese Coast Guard Intrude Kinmen Waters Twice in 24 Hours; Taiwan CGA Monitors

Chinese Coast Guard vessels intruded into Kinmen waters yesterday afternoon and appeared again this morning. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Branch stated that patrol boats monitored the vessels throughout the process and collected evidence. The CGA stated that China is attempting to create a false impression of jurisdiction over Kinmen waters, which the CGA has immediately debunked. At 8:00 AM today, four Chinese coast guard vessels—14531, 14606, 14530, and 14602—approached the waters south of Liaoluo, Kinmen. The CGA dispatched patrol boats to conduct one-on-one monitoring and broadcast warnings in both Chinese and English. The vessels exited the restricted waters at 11:03 AM. The CGA emphasized that it will continue to uphold its law enforcement stance to protect maritime security.