China Coast Guard Provokes Panic by Boarding Taiwan Tourist Boat

Taiwan accuses China's coast guard of causing panic after boarding a Taiwanese tourist boat near Kinmen, just 3km from China's coast, for a half-hour inspection, following a recent incident where a Chinese fishing boat capsized after being pursued by Taiwan's coast guard. Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, with China viewing Taiwan as a breakaway province and Taiwan asserting its distinct identity. Taiwan's Defence Minister urges peaceful handling of the situation, while Beijing condemns the incident and vows to step up patrols in the area.