Taiwan called on Beijing to "be rational" on Tuesday following a deadly incident involving a Chinese boat and the Taiwanese coast guard, with the island's premier insisting it would protect its waters.

Taiwan calls on China to 'be rational' as Chinese Coast Guard boards tourist vessel

Taiwan's front line islanders unfazed by the beat of the Chinese war-drum. Rusted out tanks and anti-landing spikes, the Chinese littered the beaches of Taiwan's Kinmen island, a reminder of a conflict 60 years ago. In 1958, China fired more than a million shells at Kinmen, killing 618 people and injuring over 2600.

Chinese ships near Kinmen island raise concerns, people hope for calm amid tensions

As tensions rise between China and Taiwan, Chinese ships near Kinmen island has raised concerns. Kinmen was once the cold war frontline between China & Taiwan and the island was bombarded by Chinese in 1958.

Chinese ships near Kinmen Island raise concerns; people hope for calm amid China tensions

Taiwan has confirmed that PLA drone flew over the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen islands, off the southeastern coast of mainland China.

Taiwan confirms PLA drone flew over Kinmen island on August 16

Sitting on the front line between Taiwan and China, Kinmen is the last place where the two engaged in major fighting, in 1958 at the height of the Cold War, and where memories of war are burned into minds decades later. The island administration is now working hard to promote it as more than just a war monument.

Kinmen Island: The last place where China, Taiwan fought

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Taiwan calls on China to 'be rational' as Chinese Coast Guard boards tourist vessel

Chinese ships near Kinmen island raise concerns, people hope for calm amid tensions

Chinese ships near Kinmen Island raise concerns; people hope for calm amid China tensions

Taiwan confirms PLA drone flew over Kinmen island on August 16

Kinmen Island: The last place where China, Taiwan fought