On October 12, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. A Reuters reporter asked whether the US State Department last week claimed that China's maritime activities off the east coast of Taiwan seriously undermine regional stability. What is the Foreign Ministry's comment on this?
Mao Ning stated that China has repeatedly clarified its position on this matter. China has exclusive economic zones and continental shelves in the waters east of the Taiwan Strait. Activities conducted by China in these waters are entirely within the scope of China's sovereign rights and jurisdiction, and are lawful and unquestionable. It is never China that provokes disturbances or disrupts stability in these waters. The Taiwan issue is a Chinese internal matter, and no external interference is allowed. The US should abide by the one-China principle and the three joint communiques between China and the US, handle the Taiwan issue carefully, and take practical actions to maintain the overall situation of Sino-US relations and regional peace and stability.
According to CCTV news, on September 29th, the Chinese Maritime Police announced two important scenes: The Fujian Maritime Police organized a fleet of ships to carry out regular law enforcement inspections near Jinmen; the Zhu Jiajian ship of the Chinese Maritime Police carried out regular law enforcement inspections off the coast of Taiwan, China.
Since September, the Fujian Coast Guard has organized fleets of ships to carry out regular law enforcement inspections in the waters near Kinmen.
Fujian Coast Guard appeals to Jinmen ships: "The moon is full in the sky, and people hope for family reunions on earth. Both sides are one family, and let's enjoy this shared moon together. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, I wish you all happiness in your families, and that we can reunite soon."
China Coast Guard East Sea Branch spokesman Zhu Anqing said that efforts to strengthen control over relevant waters should be continuously enhanced, in order to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of fishermen on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as well as the safety of lives and property. This will also ensure the normal navigation and operational order in the Xiamen-Kinmen waters.
On September 29th, the China Coast Guard Zhu Jiajian fleet carried out regular law enforcement inspections in waters east of Taiwan Island.
Since September, the Zhu Ji Jian fleet has continuously strengthened control over relevant waters, effectively ensuring normal navigation and operational order, and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens, including those from Taiwan, as well as their lives and property.
According to images released by the Chinese Coast Guard, the central mountain range of Taiwan Island is clearly visible.
China Coast Guard spokesman Jiang Lue stated that the China Coast Guard will continue to strengthen law enforcement and patrols in waters under Chinese jurisdiction, firmly safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
