China News Service, Kinmen, February 20 (Reporter Yang Chengchen) After the vicious incident in which two fishermen were killed due to rough treatment by Taiwanese authorities on a mainland fishing boat, the two survivors returned to Quanzhou from Kinmen on the afternoon of the 20th. The remains of the other two victims The body has not yet been cremated. Some family members said that "the truth of the matter needs to be found out" now.
In the morning of the same day, the Quanzhou Red Cross and others sent people to accompany the crew members' families to Kinmen. At noon, family members went to the coffin room of Kinmen County Funeral Management Center to confirm the identities of the deceased crew members.
On the evening of February 20, He Daibo, the son-in-law of one of the victims in the fishing boat incident, left the Kinmen County Funeral Management Center by car with a group. According to reports, as of that night, the remains of the two victims had not yet been cremated. Photo by China News Service reporter Yang Chengchen
"I really can't use words (to describe) this feeling now." He Daibo, the son-in-law of one of the victims, was emotional during the interview in the evening, and paused many times to calm down his tone. He said that his father-in-law is the backbone of the family. There are elders and younger children in the family, and he is needed to maintain their livelihood. "Now that people are gone, what will we do if we are left behind?"
"What we need is to find out the truth of the matter and give us justice." He Daibo emphasized.
On the evening of February 20, He Daibo, the son-in-law of one of the victims of the fishing boat incident, became emotional during an interview. Photo by China News Service reporter Yang Chengchen
The latest reports from Taiwanese media indicate that Taiwan’s Coast Guard has not released the “law enforcement images” of the 14th. The reason is said to be that the “coast patrol members” “forgot to record” at the time. Relevant statements have been questioned by public opinion. Cai Maocheng, deputy director of the Kinmapeng Branch of the Coast Guard, did not directly respond to the relevant situation when facing reporters on the evening of the 20th. He claimed that subsequent processing will be carried out in accordance with the needs and expectations of the victims' families, and "the families will be able to take the ashes of their loved ones back to their hometowns as soon as possible."
Li Zhaohui, senior adviser to the Jinjiang Red Cross Society in Quanzhou, said that human life is at stake. We hope that Taiwan will reveal the truth, severely punish those responsible, cooperate with the families in the aftermath, give an explanation to the families of the victims and compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and comfort the souls of the victims in heaven.
At around 4 p.m., the two surviving crew members, accompanied by the secretary-general of the Jinjiang Red Cross Society in Quanzhou, took the "Little Three Links" flight back to Xiamen, and then took a bus back to Quanzhou. Li Zhaohui said that he had visited the two crew members and conveyed the condolences of the relevant parties. The two introduced the situation and thanked the relevant parties for their concern and assistance. "They are still homesick for the rest of their lives and strongly demand to return to Fujian as soon as possible. We provide them with help as quickly as possible and fully protect their legitimate rights and interests."
New Party Chairman Wu Chengdian said in an afternoon interview that similar things have happened from time to time in the past few years, and both sides of the Taiwan Strait have tried to deal with them with the utmost goodwill. But this time is special. "I read reports that it was caused by fishing. How could fishing eventually (lead to) fatality?"
He believes that there is no so-called "boundary" between Kinmen and Xiamen, and there is no "middle line" at all. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait have been working together to maintain the normal production operations of fishermen because of their brotherhood. "I hope this won't happen again and the deceased can rest in peace."
Li Bifeng, the former county magistrate of Kinmen County, said that residents from inland provinces came to southern Fujian to work, and as a result, such an accident occurred where their wives and children were separated. "As a Kinmen native, I feel very sad." The waters surrounding Kinmen should allow fishermen on both sides to have more contact and understanding, so that everyone can live and work in peace and contentment in this common area. (over)