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On May 9, Taiwanese fisherman Hung Shih-cheng was shot by Philippine Coast Guard officials in disputed waters, leading to tensions between Taiwan and the Philippines. Taiwan accused the Philippines of murder and rejected an apology from President Aquino, imposing sanctions against the Philippines in response. Both sides have conflicting accounts of the incident, with Taiwan asserting the fishing vessel was in its waters and the Philippines claiming self-defense against an aggressive maneuver.
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