Coast Guard Confirms Chinese Dinghy Found in Taipei Port
By TaiwanPlus
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration has confirmed reports that a Chinese dinghy was found at a port near Taipei in July. Those involved were detained later, on suspicion of entering the country illegally. In response to online criticism of the alleged illegal entry and the coast guard's handling of the case, the coast guard said that an investigation found that the officers on duty failed to follow procedure and would be held accountable. There have been nearly 30 attempted cases of illegal entry by sea since 2025, with the coast guard intercepting 85 percent.
Chinese Raft Found in Taipei
REPORTER:
Taiwan's coast guard has confirmed reports that a Chinese raft was found at a Taipei port last month.
The incident came to light after a social media post raised questions about Taiwan's coastal defenses. The coast guard says two Chinese suspects have been detained, accused of arriving in the country illegally. It said an investigation found officers failed to follow procedure and those responsible will be held accountable. The coast guard says there have been nearly 30 attempted cases of illegal entry by sea since 2025, of which 85 percent were intercepted.
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Chinese Raft
REPORTER:
Taiwan's Coast Guard has confirmed reports that a Chinese raft was found at a harbor in Taipei last month, with two Chinese suspects taken in for questioning.
The Coast Guard was responding after a social media post about the smuggling attempt prompted netizens to question the efficiency of Taiwan's coastal defense. An investigation into the officers on duty found that they did not follow standard operating procedures, and the coast guard said it would hold them accountable. The Coast Guard has set a goal of zero missed smuggling, and says it will work on improving AI-enhanced surveillance equipment to catch cases in the future. According to their records, since 2025, there have been nearly 30 attempted smuggling cases involving over 70 people. Only 85% of the cases were caught in the act.
