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Taiwan's Ma urges peaceful resolution over boat sinking

TAIPEI (Kyodo) Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou has called for a peaceful resolution to Taiwan's row with Japan over a recent boat collision in disputed waters near the Senkaku islets, while lawmakers postponed a planned warship foray to the area. "This... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Wed, Jun 18 2008

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