A Taiwanese soldier who went missing last week has been located in the Chinese city of Xiamen, and Taiwan’s government is working to have him returned, according to a Taiwanese official.
The soldier, identified as 26-year-old Chen, was reported missing after being absent from roll call on March 9 on Erdan Island, part of the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen chain located near the Chinese city of Xiamen.
The Kinmen Defense Command contacted Chen’s family following his disappearance and launched a search operation.
Chiu Tai-san, head of Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), said on Monday that Chinese authorities had confirmed Chen’s whereabouts in Xiamen and Taiwan will follow the proper procedures for his repatriation….