China Increases Patrols Near Taiwan's Kinmen Amid Fishermen's Deaths

In this handout photograph provided by Taiwan Coast Guard Administration, Taiwanese coast guards inspect a vessel that capsized during a chase off the coast of Kinmen archipelago in Taiwan, Wednesday,

In a recent development, China has announced an increase in patrols in the waters off Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago following a tragic incident involving two Chinese fishermen. The fishermen drowned while being pursued by the Taiwanese coast guard for allegedly trespassing in the area.

The Chinese coast guard's Fujian division will now undertake regular patrols in the waters near the city of Xiamen, located just a few kilometers from Kinmen. This move aims to bolster maritime law enforcement efforts in the region, which has witnessed growing tensions due to the escalating presence of Chinese vessels, including sand dredgers and fishing boats.