Tensions high in the waters off Taiwan islands visible from China’s shore. But for locals, life goes on
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Taiwan minister says 5 China Coast Guard ships sailed near Kinmen
TAIPEI (Reuters) -- Five Chinese coast guard ships entered prohibited or restricted waters around Taiwan's frontline islands of Kinmen on Monday, a Taiwan minister told reporters on Tuesday amid a rise in tension with Beijing.
Taiwan minister says 5 China coast guard ships entered waters around Kinmen
Five Chinese coast guard ships entered prohibited or restricted waters around Taiwan's frontline islands of Kinmen on Monday, a Taiwan minister told reporters on Tuesday amid a rise in tension with Beijing.
Philippines accuses China of attempting to block another vessel
The Philippines on Sunday accused the Chinese coastguard of attempting to block a Filipino government vessel delivering supplies to fishermen, the second such alleged incident near a disputed reef in two weeks.
Taiwan and China spar over capsizing, inspections near Kinmen islands
TAIPEI -- Fears of a maritime incident that could trigger a serious escalation of tensions are growing after two Chinese people died when their speedboat capsized last week in Taiwanese waters.
South China Sea: Manila could file case against Beijing over possible cyanide use by Chinese boats
Citing reports from Filipino fishermen, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) last week said Chinese and Vietnamese trawlers have been using the toxic substance in the shoal, locally known as Bajo de Masinloc.
A stray whale died in Osaka Bay, raising questions about the cause and the cost of disposal
TOKYO (AP) — A whale as long as a train car that died after straying into a port in Osaka last month is set to be buried until it naturally becomes a skeletal specimen for a local museum.
China’s coast guard has triggered ‘panic’ in Taiwan. That’s only part of Beijing’s plan
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