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Taiwan Urges China To Maintain Status Quo Near Kinmen Islands

Shiyu or Lion Islet, which is part of Kinmen County, one of Taiwan's offshore islands, is pictured with China's Xiamen in the background, in Kinmen

Taiwan has issued a plea to China, urging them to refrain from altering the 'status quo' in the waters surrounding the Kinmen islands. This call comes amidst growing tensions between the two nations over territorial disputes.

The Kinmen islands, located just off the coast of southeastern China, have been a point of contention between Taiwan and China for many years. Taiwan considers the islands to be a part of its territory, while China claims sovereignty over them.

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