A formation of China Coast Guard (CCG) Meishan and Xiushan vessels and several Russian coast guard ships has carried out joint law enforcement patrol and emergency handling missions in the high seas of the North Pacific to enhance coordination capabilities and jointly maintain the order of fishery production in the area.
In the exercise of joint damage control and life-saving subject, according to the exercise deployment, the Russian ship suddenly reported a simulated explosion and fire on the rear deck during the cruise, and the CCG Meishan vessel immediately turned and used water cannons to extinguish the fire.
Chinese crew members also took assault boats and boarded Russian ships with firefighting and rescue equipment to put out fire in specific areas and rescue people who fell into the water.
The operation tested the ability to jointly respond to sudden dangerous situations during joint law enforcement patrols, according to CCG official.
"We are patrolling, training and learning all the way. In the future, we have the confidence and ability to complete various tasks, including maintaining the order of fishery production in the high seas of the North Pacific," said Feng Mingming, a CCG officer.
During the joint operation, the fleet boarded and inspected the operating vessels in accordance with the relevant resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly and the Convention on the Conservation and Management of High Seas Fishery Resources in the North Pacific Ocean, and also conducted joint search and rescue, joint search for illegal vessels and other exercises to further enhance the joint law enforcement capabilities of the Chinese and Russian coast guards.
Chinese, Russian coast guard fleet launches patrol, rescue missions in North Pacific
Chinese, Russian coast guard fleet launches patrol, rescue missions in North Pacific
A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.
Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.
In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.
"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.
Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.
In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.
"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.
By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.
After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.
"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.
Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.
As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.
Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media
