China's coast guard says it conducted patrols near Kinmen Islands

China's coast guard said it conducted patrols in waters near the Kinmen Islands on Friday, according to a statement.

As reported, Taiwan dispatched coast guard boats on Thursday to join a rescue mission at China's request after a fishing vessel capsized near the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands, amid heightened tension in the sensitive Taiwan Strait.

 

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