China condemns Taiwan over boat incident
The Taiwan Affairs Office has condemned Taiwan's expulsion of a mainland fishing boat, which resulted in two deaths. The Chinese boat was carrying four people when it capsized near the Kinmen islands, throwing all on board into the water. Zhu Fenglian, a spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office, expressed condolences and sympathy to the victims and their families. She also said the incident undermined the mutual goodwill between compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. She also said the island should ensure the safety of mainland fishermen and prevent such incidents from happening again. (Reporting from Xinhua and AFP)