June

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• 更新日期：2026/06/19

Penghu Coast Guard Seizes Illegal Chinese Fishing Vessel
Chinese Coast Guard Appears Under Pretext of Patrol Following Enforcement Action；Taiwan Coast Guard Maintains Close Monitoring and Urges China to Stop Tolerating Illegal Cross-Border Fishing
The 13th Patrol Area of the Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Branch, Taiwan Coast Guard Administration (TCGA), intercepted an unidentified Chinese fishing vessel engaged in illegal fishing operations west of Penghu’s Huayu Island at approximately 1900 on June 18. Following a series of enforcement measures—including warning broadcasts, pursuit and interception, deployment of a boarding craft, and a forcible boarding inspection—the PP-10071 patrol vessel of the Eighth (Penghu) Brigade escorted the vessel and its crew back to Magong Harbor in the early of June 19. The vessel and personnel will be investigated and penalized in accordance with the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area.

Shortly after the seizure, Chinese Coast Guard vessel 2102 appeared in waters west of Penghu under the pretext of conducting law-enforcement patrols. The TCGA immediately dispatched the cutter Lienchiang to conduct monitoring and response operations, firmly safeguarding Taiwan’s maritime sovereignty and the rights and interests of local fishermen.

The Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Branch noted that although China’s seasonal fishing moratorium is currently in effect, Chinese fishing vessels and unidentified speedboats continue to illegally cross into Taiwan’s waters around Penghu to conduct fishing operations. Such activities not only deplete Taiwan’s fishery resources but have also repeatedly led to disputes with local fishermen. To safeguard maritime sovereignty and ensure the safety of fishing operations, the Branch launched a special Dragon Boat Festival Enforcement Operation, directing the 13th Patrol Area Headquarters and the Eighth (Penghu) Brigade to strengthen patrols and surveillance in key maritime security hotspots during the holiday period.

According to the Branch, at 1923 on June 18, PP-10071 detected an unidentified Chinese fishing vessel illegally operating approximately 23.7 nautical miles west of Huayu Island. Coast Guard personnel issued five separate warning broadcasts and horn signals ordering the vessel to stop for inspection. The vessel refused to comply, accelerated, maneuvered evasively, and attempted to flee. The patrol vessel subsequently deployed a boarding craft to conduct a pursuit operation and successfully boarded the vessel at approximately 2015 , around 31 nautical miles west of Huayu Island.

Inspection revealed that six crew members were on board. In accordance with regulations, approximately 750 kilograms of fish catch found on the vessel were disposed of at sea, and the vessel and crew were escorted back to Magong Harbor for further investigation.

Following the seizure, Chinese Coast Guard vessel 2102 appeared in the vicinity of the incident. While claiming to conduct law-enforcement patrols, its actions were clearly intended as harassment. The TCGA immediately dispatched cutter Lienchiang to monitor and respond, preventing the Chinese Coast Guard vessel from approaching Taiwan’s waters and conducting further gray-zone harassment activities.

The Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Branch commended the professionalism and determination of Penghu Coast Guard personnel in carrying out the operation, which effectively protected Taiwan’s maritime sovereignty and the lawful rights of local fishermen. However, the Branch emphasized that China has not only failed to prevent its fishing vessels from illegally operating in Taiwan’s waters during its own seasonal fishing moratorium, but has also dispatched Coast Guard vessels following enforcement actions against those vessels in an apparent attempt to intimidate and harass.

The TCGA urges the Chinese authorities to fulfill their responsibility in enforcing the seasonal fishing moratorium and to cease tolerating illegal cross-border fishing activities. The Administration also reminds Taiwanese fishermen that if any Chinese fishing vessels are found operating illegally within Taiwan’s waters, they should immediately report the incident through the TCGA’s 118 emergency service hotline. Upon receiving a report, the TCGA will promptly deploy patrol assets to respond and work together with the public to safeguard maritime security and fishery resources.