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Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea
Taiwan said that Chinese vessels "openly intruded" on disputed waters around Itu Aba island in the South China Sea on Thursday, staying for 15 minutes before the Taiwanese coast guard expelled them. The island is claimed by Taiwan, China, the Philippines and Vietnam.
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What happenedTaiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea.
The headline splitOne side frames it as "Taiwan says Chinese ships entered waters of disputed South China Sea island for first time". The other frames it as "Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea".
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Left / center-leftTaiwan says Chinese ships entered waters of disputed South China Sea island for first time
Le Monde English · Center-left · News report
CenterTaiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea
France 24 · Center · News report
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Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea
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Taiwan said that Chinese vessels "openly intruded" on disputed waters around Itu Aba island in the South China Sea on Thursday, staying for 15 minutes before the Taiwanese coast guard expel...
