Taiwan’s Coast Guard used a water cannon to drive two Chinese fishing boats away from waters near the Dongsha Islands.
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FRI · 2026-10-02 · 16:23 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1002-115891
NSR-2026-1002-115891News Report·SCO·Conflict
Taiwan Coast Guard confronts Chinese fishing boats in Dongsha waters
Taiwan's Coast Guard deployed a water cannon to repel two Chinese fishing boats from the waters surrounding the Dongsha Islands. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Dongsha Islands, a disputed territory.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-10-02 · 16:23 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Taiwan's Coast Guard deployed a water cannon to repel two Chinese fishing boats from the waters surrounding the Dongsha Islands. The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Dongsha Islands, a disputed territory. The Coast Guard's action was aimed at driving the fishing vessels away from the area. This confrontation highlights ongoing maritime tensions in the region.
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Two Chinese fishing boats were involved in the confrontation.
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The incident occurred in waters near the Dongsha Islands.
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Taiwan’s Coast Guard used a water cannon to drive away Chinese fishing boats.
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