Penghu Fishing Boat Detained by China for Nearly a Month, Chen Shuang-chuan: No Progress Yet
The Penghu-registered fishing boat "Dajinman 8" has been detained by Chinese coast guards for almost a month over suspected illegal oil sales. The Taiwanese association stated that China is still investigating with no current progress.
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(Central News Agency reporter Hsieh Ya-chu, Penghu County, 18th) The Penghu-registered fishing boat "Dajinman 8" has been detained in Fujian, China, for nearly a month. Chen Shuang-chuan, chairman of the Penghu Cross-Strait Exchange Association, stated today that the Chinese side responded that the case is still under investigation, and there is no further progress yet, pending a decision by relevant Chinese authorities.
Chen Shuang-chuan told the Central News Agency reporter that the trajectory of the Penghu-registered fishing boat Dajinman 8 showed it appeared in Xiamen waters on March 27, and it was seized by the Zhangzhou Coast Guard in Fujian over suspicions of illegally selling oil to Chinese fishing boats, and has been held until now.
Chen Shuang-chuan stated that after the incident, he called to express concern. The Chinese side responded that the case is still under investigation with no outcome yet, and they are waiting for superiors to make a decision. As for whether a visit could be arranged, the Chinese side said it is inconvenient to arrange one during the ongoing investigation, and they will notify them once the case details become clearer.
The Dajinman 8 fishing boat cleared customs and set sail from Magong Port at noon on March 24, with a total of 7 people on board, including the Taiwanese captain surnamed Chen, two Taiwanese crew members, and four Indonesian fishermen. Shortly after leaving the port, the vessel turned off its Automatic Identification System (AIS). It was turned back on at 2:00 a.m. on the 25th in waters approximately 50 nautical miles northwest of Penghu (13 nautical miles west of the median line of the Taiwan Strait) and continued sailing toward Xiamen, China, until its trajectory appeared in Xiamen waters on March 27, where it has remained since. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150418
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Chen Shuang-chuan told the Central News Agency reporter that the trajectory of the Penghu-registered fishing boat Dajinman 8 showed it appeared in Xiamen waters on March 27, and it was seized by the Zhangzhou Coast Guard in Fujian over suspicions of illegally selling oil to Chinese fishing boats, and has been held until now.
Chen Shuang-chuan stated that after the incident, he called to express concern. The Chinese side responded that the case is still under investigation with no outcome yet, and they are waiting for superiors to make a decision. As for whether a visit could be arranged, the Chinese side said it is inconvenient to arrange one during the ongoing investigation, and they will notify them once the case details become clearer.
The Dajinman 8 fishing boat cleared customs and set sail from Magong Port at noon on March 24, with a total of 7 people on board, including the Taiwanese captain surnamed Chen, two Taiwanese crew members, and four Indonesian fishermen. Shortly after leaving the port, the vessel turned off its Automatic Identification System (AIS). It was turned back on at 2:00 a.m. on the 25th in waters approximately 50 nautical miles northwest of Penghu (13 nautical miles west of the median line of the Taiwan Strait) and continued sailing toward Xiamen, China, until its trajectory appeared in Xiamen waters on March 27, where it has remained since. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150418
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