Taiwan fisherman shot by Philippines
Source: Xinhua |
May 10, 2013, Friday
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A FISHERMAN was shot dead yesterday morning when a Filipino military ship opened fire on a fishing boat from Taiwan.
The shooting occurred around 10am some 180 nautical miles southeast of Erluanbi, the southernmost tip of the island of Taiwan, said Tsay Tzu-yaw, deputy head of Taiwan's fishery administration.
According to media reports, after killing the fisherman, the Filipino military ship continued to chase and fire at the fishing boat. The boat escaped the shooting only after fleeing for more than an hour, and with its equipment onboard severely damaged.
The fishing boat lost its power shortly after that. The crew radioed for help and boats around the area came to their assistance.
The island's marine patrol authority sent vessels to help.
China strongly condemned the fatal shooting of the Taiwanese fisherman, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said yesterday.
China expressed deep concern over the issue and strongly condemned the brutal act, spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.
The Philippines is urged to investigate the case immediately and explain as soon as possible.
"We are expressing our deep grief on the death of the Taiwan compatriot and condolences to the victim's family," Hua said.
The shooting occurred around 10am some 180 nautical miles southeast of Erluanbi, the southernmost tip of the island of Taiwan, said Tsay Tzu-yaw, deputy head of Taiwan's fishery administration.
According to media reports, after killing the fisherman, the Filipino military ship continued to chase and fire at the fishing boat. The boat escaped the shooting only after fleeing for more than an hour, and with its equipment onboard severely damaged.
The fishing boat lost its power shortly after that. The crew radioed for help and boats around the area came to their assistance.
The island's marine patrol authority sent vessels to help.
China strongly condemned the fatal shooting of the Taiwanese fisherman, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said yesterday.
China expressed deep concern over the issue and strongly condemned the brutal act, spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.
The Philippines is urged to investigate the case immediately and explain as soon as possible.
"We are expressing our deep grief on the death of the Taiwan compatriot and condolences to the victim's family," Hua said.
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