Monday, May 13, 2013

Border Tensions Rise Between Taiwan And The Philippines

The Philippine coastguard said it carried out duties to stop illegal fishing when the fisherman was killed [Reuters]

Taiwan Threatens Philippines With Sanctions -- Al Jazeera

Government issues ultimatum to Manila following fatal shooting of Taiwanese fisherman in disputed water.

Taiwan's government has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Philippines' government, demanding an apology over the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman.

The Taiwanese coastguard on Sunday dispatched four vessels to guard the disputed water where the shooting incident took place.

"The government is determined to protect our fishermen," cabinet spokeswoman Cheng Li-wen said in a statement as vessels headed towards the Bashi Strait, claimed by both governments, where the fisherman was killed on Thursday.

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Border Tensions Rise Between Taiwan And The Philippines

Taiwanese protest killing of fisherman by Philippines coast guard in disputed waters -- Washington Post/AP
Taiwan gives Philippines ultimatum after fatal shooting of fisherman -- Reuters
Taiwan Threatens Filipino Hiring Freeze After Sea Shooting -- Bloomberg
Taiwanese protest killing of fisherman by Philippines coast guard in disputed waters -- FOX News/AP
Taiwan warns Philippines over fisherman’s death -- Financial Times
Taiwan Gives Philippines Deadline to Apologize for Shooting Death of Fisherman -- Voice of America
Philippine hackers hit Taiwan govt sites -- Asia One

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