Taiwan Navy Ship Collides with Chinese Fishing Boat, No Injuries Reported

Early Thursday, a Taiwanese Navy vessel, the Chung Ho, collided with the Chinese fishing boat Minlianyu 61756 in the Taiwan Strait, approximately 45 nautical miles from Taichung port. No injuries were reported, and the damage to both vessels did not impact their safety of navigation. An investigation has been initiated to determine the cause and responsibility for the incident. This collision occurs amid heightened tensions in the region, with China increasing its military activities around Taiwan, which it claims as its territory. Despite the frequency of military exercises, exchanges of fire between the two sides have been rare. Taiwan's government continues to reject China's sovereignty claims over the island.