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New China Coast Guard rules allowing Chinese guardsmen to arrest foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea took effect Saturday. The China Coast Guard issued Order No. 3 last month, stating, “It is of great significance to standardize and ensure that the Coast Guard performs its duties in accordance with the law and protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens, legal persons and other organizations.” The new restrictions heighten tensions in the contentiou
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