Taiwan Accuses China of Harassing Ships Off East Coast
Taiwan's Coast Guard says China is trying to harass ships at sea through radio messages. It calls this an expansion of power that breaks international law and weakens regional peace. The Coast Guard says China's actions go against the facts.
Context
Context: China claims Taiwan as its territory, although Taiwan runs its own government and elections. Tensions across the Taiwan Strait have grown in recent years, and shipping routes in the region are important for global trade.
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