China detains Taiwan-based publisher on national security grounds

Confirmation follows formal arrest of Taiwanese independence activist

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People gather around tables with newly released books on display during the Taipei International Book Exhibition on Jan. 31. 

THOMPSON CHAU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI -- China has detained a Taiwan-based publisher on the grounds he has allegedly endangered national security, in another move that raises concerns about China's arbitrary arrests.

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