Taiwan Coast Guard Uses Water Cannon on Chinese Fishing Boat Near Dongsha Island
The incident occurred on October 3, 2026, when the Chinese vessel entered restricted waters, prompting a forceful response from Taiwan.
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Taiwan’s Coast Guard deployed a high-pressure water cannon on October 3, 2026, to expel a Chinese fishing boat from waters near the Taiwan-held Dongsha Island. The Chinese vessel had entered an area designated as restricted by Taiwan.
Following the water cannon engagement, the fishing boat reportedly lost power. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration stated that the vessel was subsequently towed out of the restricted zone. The interaction underscores ongoing maritime tensions in the region.