October 12, 2016

"South Korea alleges that a Chinese fishing boat rammed into and sank one of its coast guard speedboats on Friday. No casualties were reported, yet South Korean media has  been hyping up the incident for days. Seoul said Tuesday that it would authorize South Korea's coast guard officers to use firearms, including handguns and onboard cannons, against illegal Chinese fishing vessels if they are deemed a threat.

Descriptions and definitions of the incident so far come from the South Korean side alone. If the details are true as Seoul claims, the Chinese fishing boat should be held accountable and subject to punishment. Before the investigation is finished, South Korea should have the necessary patience."

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