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<p>The killing of ROC national Hong Shi-cheng during the May 9 attack on his unarmed fishing boat by a Philippine government vessel in overlapping exclusive economic zones between the two nations, 164 nautical miles southeast of Elunbai, Taiwan’s southernmost point, has caused great sorrow and constern...</p>
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<p>Speaking the truth can upset people, but the media has to take a rational, unbiased line so that Taiwan’s reasoned arguments can be heard following the killing of local fisherman Hong Shi-cheng during a May 9 attack by a Philippine government vessel. The public must remain calm, support the governme...</p>
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