TAIPEI -- Fears of a maritime incident that could trigger a serious escalation of tensions are growing after two Chinese people died when their speedboat capsized last week in Taiwanese waters.
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Members of Taiwan's coast guard inspect a vessel that capsized during a chase off the coast of the Kinmen archipelago on Feb. 14. © Taiwan Coast Guard/AFP/Jiji
TAIPEI -- Fears of a maritime incident that could trigger a serious escalation of tensions are growing after two Chinese people died when their speedboat capsized last week in Taiwanese waters.