Taiwan's coast guard reports that more than 3,600 illegal Chinese fishing vessels have crossed into restricted waters around the country since 2022.
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00:00Taiwan's Coast Guard says that since 2022, it has driven out more than 3,600 illegal Chinese fishing vessels that have crossed into waters near Taiwan.
00:09Every year, starting in May, a fishing ban is enforced in waters around Taiwan by both China and Taiwan.
00:16Taiwan's Coast Guard says that since this year's ban was put into place, Chinese fishing boats have repeatedly sailed into the restricted area.
00:23The Coast Guard says water cannons were used to drive out the vessels.