Taiwan and China reach a settlement over fishermen incident deaths, agreeing on compensation and repatriation.
Taiwan and China have reached a settlement over the deaths of two Chinese fishermen in a maritime incident, aiming to reduce tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The agreement, involving compensation for the victims' families and repatriation of the bodies, follows months of negotiations. It comes amidst increased military activities near Taiwan, with Chinese coast guard patrols around Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands starting in February after the fishermen's deaths.
July 30, 2024
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