Chen Tsung-tun

Chen Tsung-tun

fisherman Taiwan

Chen Tsung-tun is a Taiwanese fisherman based on Siaoliouciou Island who recently made headlines after his fishing vessel, the Sheng Yu Feng, was seized by Philippine authorities in a disputed fishing zone. Following the incident, Chen criticized the Fisheries Agency for its slow response, stating that they failed to promptly notify the Coast Guard Administration and instead contacted his family for information. Chen described the boarding of his vessel by armed men as violent and likened the actions of the Philippine officials to those of 'Somalian pirates.' He returned to Taiwan after negotiations led by the Coast Guard, highlighting concerns over adherence to a 2015 agreement aimed at preventing such confrontations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
62,429
Power
1,756$
Sentiment
4.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 2 4.50 0.26% +0% 23,816,775 62,429 $670,000 1,756$
Totals 2 23,816,775 62,429 $670,000 1,756$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Chen Tsung-tun, the captain of the Taiwanese vessel Sheng Yu Feng, accused Philippine authorities of mistreatment during the boarding of his vessel. 5

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: The Philippines denies mistreatment of fishers

Taiwan Taiwan: Chen Tsung-tun, a fisherman based in Siaoliouciou Island, criticized the Fisheries Agency for its slow response after his vessel was seized by Philippine authorities. 4

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Fisher bemoans agency’s response - Taipei Times