Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Chen Binhua answered questions from reporters. Q: Recently, the mainland maritime police once again entered Kinmen's “prohibited waters” for law enforcement inspections. Can the Taiwan Affairs Office grasp the situation, and what comments do you have on this? A: Taiwan, Peng, Jin, and Ma are all part of China. Since ancient times, the Xiajin Sea has been a traditional fishing ground for fishermen on both sides of the Strait; there is no such thing as a “prohibited or restricted water area.” Mainland maritime police departments carry out normalized law enforcement and inspection operations in relevant sea areas, which is conducive to maintaining the order of maritime operations and ensuring the safety of the lives and property of fishermen on both sides of the Strait. The Democratic Progressive Party authorities are being told to face up to the history and objective facts of fishermen from both sides of the Strait working together in traditional fishing grounds, to stop unprovoked arrests and even to treat mainland fishermen in dangerous and cruel ways. Otherwise, you must bear all the consequences.

Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Chen Binhua answered questions from reporters. Q: Recently, the mainland maritime police once again entered Kinmen's “prohibited waters” for law enforcement inspections. Can the Taiwan Affairs Office grasp the situation, and what comments do you have on this? A: Taiwan, Peng, Jin, and Ma are all part of China. Since ancient times, the Xiajin Sea has been a traditional fishing ground for fishermen on both sides of the Strait; there is no such thing as a “prohibited or restricted water area.” Mainland maritime police departments carry out normalized law enforcement and inspection operations in relevant sea areas, which is conducive to maintaining the order of maritime operations and ensuring the safety of the lives and property of fishermen on both sides of the Strait. The Democratic Progressive Party authorities are being told to face up to the history and objective facts of fishermen from both sides of the Strait working together in traditional fishing grounds, to stop unprovoked arrests and even to treat mainland fishermen in dangerous and cruel ways. Otherwise, you must bear all the consequences.