Taipei suspends city exchanges with Philippines
Updated: 2013-05-11 23:58
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||||
TAIPEI - Taipei mayor Hau Lung-bin announced on Saturday the suspension of inter-city exchanges with the Philippines after a Taiwan fisherman was shot dead by Philippine coast guards at sea.
The Philippines will also not be allowed to take part in Dragon Boat Festival races in Taipei on June 12, Hau said.
Hau condemned the Philippines over the shooting, and called it a violent act to fire upon an unarmed fisherman. He urged the Philippine government to apologize, release investigation reports and hold those responsible to account.
He also advised the Taiwan authorities to take a hard stance on the Philippines by halting Philippine-bound tourism, suspending labor imports from the country and increasing fishing protection patrols.
The shooting happened on Thursday morning 164 nautical miles southeast of the southernmost tip of Taiwan, according to the island's coast guard authority.
The victim was identified as Hung Shih-Cheng, 65, one of four crew members of the Taiwan fishing vessel Guang Ta Hsin 28. Hung's body was taken back to Taiwan early Saturday morning.
Related Stories
Body of fisherman back to Taiwan 2013-05-11 11:19
Taiwan demands apology from Philippines 2013-05-10 17:26
Filipino admits to killing Taiwan fisherman 2013-05-10 14:07
Today's Top News
12 killed in SW China colliery blast
Pakistanis begin to vote in general elections
Merkel makes surprise visit to Afghanistan
China condemns fatal shooting of fisherman
Travel agents tell tourists to insure themselves
Now it's time to enjoy life, says Jack Ma
Landscape expo attracts many garden designs
Sincerity vital to gain trust
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Flash quit |
Jaywalkers tread with care |
Old case returns to public eye |
Wetlands a world for birds |
Education: Best days of our lives? |
Property prices continue to rise |