Four Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Enter Kinmen Restricted Waters from Two Directions; Coast Guard Administration Urgently Deploys 'One-on-One' Escort Monitoring and Expulsion

Chinese Coast Guard vessels have once again entered restricted waters near Kinmen. On the afternoon of the 29th, Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration detected four Chinese Coast Guard vessels gathering outside southern Kinmen waters, which subsequently split into two groups and entered the restricted zone. The Coast Guard immediately deployed patrol boats to conduct 'one-on-one' escort monitoring and issued warnings in both Chinese and English via radio. All four vessels finally exited the restricted waters at 5:03 PM.

How did the four Chinese Coast Guard vessels enter Kinmen waters?

The Coast Guard stated that at around 2:00 PM, the 12th Patrol Division detected Chinese Coast Guard vessels assembling in two separate locations outside southern Kinmen waters. The agency immediately activated emergency protocols and dispatched patrol boats forward into the restricted zone. At 3:00 PM, the Chinese vessels—identified as '14606,' '14607,' '14532,' and '14533'—entered the restricted waters in two pairs, one group from east of Liao Luo and the other from southwest of Da Mao Shan. Pre-positioned Coast Guard patrol boats immediately approached to monitor and prevent further incursion into Taiwan's waters.

How did the Coast Guard execute 'one-on-one' expulsion?

During the maritime standoff, Coast Guard patrol boats maintained close parallel navigation with the Chinese vessels and continuously issued warnings via radio in both Chinese and English. Crew members broadcast: 'You have entered our national waters without permission. Please immediately alter course.' After approximately two hours of monitoring and warnings, the Chinese Coast Guard formation changed course at 5:03 PM and gradually exited the restricted waters, with no further advancement observed.

How to respond to gray-zone incursions?

The Coast Guard Administration emphasized that China attempts to create a false narrative of jurisdiction over Kinmen's maritime areas through frequent gray-zone tactics. Such actions contradict reality and undermine regional peace and stability.

The Coast Guard reiterated that it has established robust surveillance, reconnaissance, and deployment capabilities. In the face of similar incidents in the future, it will continue to enforce firm law enforcement measures to safeguard national sovereignty and ensure maritime security around Kinmen.

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