TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Four Chinese coast guard ships entered territorial waters off Kinmen's coast at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, before being driven out by Taiwan Coast Guard vessels.

The Coast Guard said four pre-positioned patrol boats were dispatched to intercept and monitor the Chinese vessels. The Chinese ships left Kinmen's restricted waters at 5 p.m.

The Coast Guard Administration said that Chinese coast guard vessels have entered Kinmen’s waters 60 times since a Chinese speedboat capsized there killing two on Feb. 14, 2024, per Liberty Times. 

The Coast Guard said it continuously monitors the movements of Chinese coast guard vessels and deploys assets when any situation arises to ensure national security.