Taiwan sends officials to investigate slaying
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Taiwan dispatched a large investigative delegation to the Philippines, among other punitive measures, after Manila's fence-mending efforts failed to quell escalating tension over the Philippines' killing of a fisherman from Taiwan.
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A delegation of 17 prosecutors and officials from Taipei's various agencies arrived at Manila on Thursday to conduct an investigation into the killing.
Reports said the group was on a mission to clarify facts and push the Philippines on its promise to punish the responsible.
Meanwhile, Taipei launched a military drill on Thursday in waters near the northern Philippines. The exercise involved navy vessels, coast guard patrol boats and two jet fighters.
Earlier on Wednesday, Taiwan adopted a number of other sanctions, including freezing the applications of Filipino laborers who wish to work on the island, after a three-day deadline set by Taiwan expired. It added that more countermeasures would be imposed if the Philippines failed to meet the island's demands by 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Philippine Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda also asked Taipei to reconsider the countermeasures, saying the sanctions will harm both sides.
On Wednesday, Beijing condemned the killing and urged Manila to investigate the incident as soon as possible and to punish those responsible ones.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei also called on Manila to take effective measures to prevent a recurrence of similar incidents.
Washington also expressed concern on Wednesday over the recent animosity between Taipei and Manila.
(China Daily contributed to this story)
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