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Taiwan accuses China of harassment after coast guard standoff
Taiwan's coast guard accused China of harassment after a Chinese vessel entered restricted waters near a disputed island, prompting a standoff between coast guard ships.[1] Taiwan told Beijing "to immediately cease these pointless acts of harassment," according to the New York Post.[2] China says the waters are within its jurisdiction.[2]
Covered by ABC News, New York Post and The Washington Times
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Of the 3 rated outlets that covered it, 0 are left of center, 1 is center and 2 are right of center (1 of them in the Right group).
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- Left: none.
- Leans left: none.
- Center: ABC News (−0.19).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27).
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- Center Taiwan accuses China of harassment after standoff between coast guard ships
- Right-leaning Taiwan calls out China for ‘pointless’ harassment after vessel entered restricted territory