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Chinese man filmed holding sea turtle on Taiwan island may face fine
2026/04/27 22:20
A Chinese man was referred to prosecutors on April 26 after being filmed holding a sea turtle while visiting a popular tourist island off Pingtung County. He could be fined up to NT$300,000 (US$9,542). The man, surnamed Liu (劉), was reported after being seen touching a sea turtle -- a protected species -- near Vase Rock, a well-known coastal attraction on Xiaoliuqiu in southern Taiwan. Coast Guard officers identified Liu later in the day and took him in for questioning. He was then referred to the Pingtung District Prosecutors Office for further investigation.
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