Major States 977
Participants: 710 China/200 United Kingdom
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: 1–25 deaths
Narrative: Britain protested that on September 9, 1953, Communist Chinese gun-
boats attacked a British patrol boat out of Hong Kong. The attack resulted in the
deaths of seven and injuries to five others; only two on board were not hurt. Two days
later Britain warned that it would not tolerate attacks on its vessels, and warships of
the Royal Navy were released from duty in the Korean waters and sent to the area.
Coding changes: Fatalities changed from None.
MID#2034
Dispute Number: 2034
Date(s): July 23, 1954
Participants: 710 China/200 United Kingdom
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: Two Chinese MiGs shot down a British airliner off of Hainan Island.
MID#2038
Dispute Number: 2038
Date(s): August 16, 1958 to August 18, 1958
Participants: 710 China/200 United Kingdom
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: China protested two airspace violations by British military aircraft.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from August 27, 1958. End Date changed from
August 27, 1958.
MID#1353
Started in January 1962. See the narrative in the 812 Laos/816 Vietnam dyad dispute
list.
MID#2926
Dispute Number: 2926
Date(s): June 30, 1968 to July 3, 1968
Participants: 710 China/200 United Kingdom
Outcome (and Settlement): Released (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: China seized a British fishing vessel. Hong Kong moved to defend the
area, but there is no confirmed release day.
Coding changes: End Date changed from November 17, 1968. Outcome changed
from Released.