China seizes Taiwanese fishing boat in waters near Chinese coast

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The Chinese coast guard has stepped up patrols around Taiwan's Kinmen islands in recent months after a series of deadly fishing accidents, one of which led to bitter blame-trading between the two sides.
The Manila Times
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As Chinese military aircraft and vessels continue their daily operations around Taiwan, China issued a no-sail zone warning in waters near the self-ruled island on Tuesday, the latest show of force by Beijing amid tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Newsweek
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China’s Coast Guard seized a Taiwanese fishing boat and its crew of five and forced it to a port on the mainland Chinese coast, in the latest move by Beijing that is likely to increase pressure on President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan.
The New York Times
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The Lai authorities also raised the warning on travel to the mainland and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions to "orange" to try and substantiate their allegation that these destinations are not safe for Taiwan tourists.
China Daily

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