In response to media reports that the Zhonghe warship (Chung Ho class) collided with a Chinese fishing boat, and the Chinese Communist Party’s Taiwan Affairs Office demanded compensation the Navy Fleet Command explained April 4th as follows:
1. While on duty on March 27, this “Zhonghe” warship collided with the mainland fishing boat “Minlianyu 61756” off the coast of Taichung Port. We are now cooperating with the Coast Guard Administration to investigate by relevant regulations to clarify who is responsible.
2. After the full investigation of the case, subsequent matters will be handled by the cross-strait consultation mechanism and relevant procedures.