TAIWANESE ARREST TWO CHINESE NATIONALS WHO SAILED OVER A SMALL BOAT

Taiwanese authorities have arrested two Chinese nationals who sailed over in a small boat and attempted to land on an island.

It is the third incident this month in which Chinese nationals appear to have reached Taiwan by boat, stoking security concerns.

Taiwan has accused Chinese authorities of using these incidents to “harass” them. Beijing has yet to respond, nor has it commented on the recent intrusions.

Taiwan considers itself a sovereign country, but China views it as one of its provinces and has not ruled out the possibility of using force to claim it.

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