51.   He said the structures seen were shelters built for the safety of Chinese fishermen working in the area.

52.   He said three other Chinese fishermen were taken to a local hospital for treatment of bronchitis and another for a hip and rib ailment.

53.   He said, without elaborating, that reports of poaching and incursions by Chinese fishermen in Southeast Asia would not be discussed.

54.   However, Chinese officials quoted the Chinese fishermen as saying the boat was deliberately rammed by the naval vessel.

55.   In addition to poaching in Taiwanese waters, Chinese fishermen have been caught smuggling Chinese workers into Taiwan for jobs that pay salaries higher than those on the mainland.

56.   It quoted a resident of nearby Wuchiu Island as saying Chinese fishermen have contacted islanders about the possibility of taking joint action against the dump.

57.   It was apparently waiting to illegally sell diesel fuel to Chinese fishermen, a common practice between both sides, Ong added.

58.   It is the second arrest of Chinese fishermen by Filipino troops in less than a week.

59.   Jan said the boat seizure was just one of the many disputes between Taiwanese and Chinese fishermen and cargo ship owners over smuggling allegations.

60.   Judge Ubiadas ordered the Zambales police to release the Chinese fishermen immediately unless they are facing other charges.