Taiwan's Ocean Minister Cleans Up Spratlys, Keeps Peace

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Taiwans Ocean Affairs Minister, Kuan Bi-ling, embarked on a trip to Itu Aba and Zhongzhou Reef in the Spratly Islands, conducting a beach cleanup and gaining insights into the daily life of Coast Guard personnel. The visit, tied to environmental and humanitarian drills, was met with interest from the three claimant countries: Taiwan, China, and Vietnam. D…

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Taiwans Ocean Affairs Minister, Kuan Bi-ling, embarked on a trip to Itu Aba and Zhongzhou Reef in the Spratly Islands, conducting a beach cleanup and gaining insights into the daily life of Coast Guard personnel. The visit, tied to environmental and humanitarian drills, was met with interest from the three claimant countries: Taiwan, China, and Vietnam. Despite the regional tensions, Kuan assured that the exercises would not escalate conflicts. Itu Aba, with its runway and new wharf, serves as a

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