The villagers are reluctant to accept the Taiwanese, especially Manuel and Boy since most Taiwanese fishermen fish illegally in the waters of Batanes.

Pacific saury (often marketed as mackerel pike) are sought after by Chinese, Taiwanese, Russian and Japanese fishermen.

President Ma Ying-jeou remarked the waters surrounding the Diaoyutais are traditional fishing grounds of Taiwanese fishermen.

Both were charged with attempting to import fish, illegally taken by Taiwanese fisherman on the high seas, into Japan.

En route, she rescued three Taiwanese fishermen early on the evening of 29 August 1969 northeast of Taiwan.

Taiwanese fishermen "understand the importance of the protection of ocean life and also the ocean resource," Mr. Yao said.

This species is of economic importance, commercially sought after, and caught by trawl by Japanese and Taiwanese fishermen.

Fourth, the top priority will still be given to safeguarding the rights and interests of Taiwanese fishermen.

He insisted that like their Taiwanese fishermen, the Filipino migrant workers are making a living in Taiwan.

Two Taiwanese fishermen were killed; four others were injured.