Taiwan, China coast guards in standoff at top of South China Sea

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Taiwan, China coast guards in standoff at top of South China Sea

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Taiwanese and Chinese coast guards engaged in a tense standoff for the second day near the Pratas Islands in the South China Sea. The incident highlights the ongoing maritime tensions between Taiwan and China over strategic territories.

TAIPEI, May 24 - The Taiwanese and Chinese coast guards were engaged in a tense standoff for the second day near the strategically located Pratas islands at the top of the South China Sea, Taiwan's Coast Guard said on Sunday.

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