The Fujian Coast Guard has initiated enhanced maritime surveillance operations in waters adjacent to Kinmen (Jinmen), a Taiwan-administered territory, marking a significant escalation in regional maritime enforcement activities. According to official statements released Wednesday, these patrols represent systematic efforts to strengthen administrative control over these contested waterways.
Zhu Anqing, spokesperson for the Coast Guard’s East China Sea Bureau, confirmed the deployment of specialized vessel task forces throughout February to conduct continuous law enforcement missions. The operations are framed as protective measures aimed at safeguarding the lawful rights and security interests of all Chinese fishermen, including those operating from Taiwan region ports.
Authorities emphasize these patrols serve dual purposes: ensuring safe navigation秩序 between Xiamen and Kinmen while reinforcing maritime legal frameworks. The Coast Guard characterizes these actions as necessary interventions to maintain standardized operational protocols and jurisdictional order in the strategically significant Taiwan Strait region. This development occurs amid ongoing tensions regarding maritime boundaries and fishing rights in East China Sea territories.