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November 14, 2013

Hong Kong activists halted ahead of 'fishing' trip to Spratlys
Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 13, 2013
Activists were barred Wednesday from leaving Hong Kong waters on what they called a "fishing" boat trip to disputed islands, more than a year after sailing to another contested chain to assert China's sovereignty. "The Marine Department and police forcefully towed the boat to a police facility," a statement from the group said late Wednesday. Police could not immediately comment. The 13-strong group had planned to make what it termed a fishing trip to the Spratly Islands, but did not rule o ... read more

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