Taiwan Coast Guard confronts Chinese fishing boats in Dongsha waters | Newsfeed | Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s Coast Guard used a water cannon to drive away two Chinese fishing boats near the Dongsha Islands, citing concerns over unauthorized activity and asserting Taiwan’s jurisdiction in the area. The incident occurred on October 2, 2026, in waters around the Dongsha Islands. Taiwan stated it was acting to protect its interests and territory against illegal Chinese fishing activities.