Tensions Rise Between China, North Korea Over Boat Held Hostage -- L.A. Times
BEIJING -- A Chinese fishing boat was seized by armed North Koreans who are demanding a ransom of nearly $100,000 for the release of the ship and 16 Chinese crew members.
The Chinese Communist Party's Global Times newspaper suggested in Monday's editions that the capture of the boat might have been in retaliation for Chinese support of U.N. sanctions on North Korea.
The ship, known as Liaoning Ship No. 25222, was seized May 5 while fishing off the coast of the eastern city of Dalian, but the incident was not publicized due to ongoing negotiations with the captors.
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More News On The Rise Of Tensions Between China And North Korea
China urges North Korea to release Chinese fishing boat, 16 crew; owner says ransom demanded -- Washington Post/AP
North Koreans holding Chinese boat hostage -- Washington Post
China Calls for North Korea to Release Fishing Crew -- New York Times
China Urges North Korea to Free Fishermen -- Wall Street Journal
China asks North Korea to free seized boat -- BBC
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