Taiwan president proposes South China Sea Peace Initiative (update)

President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) called for putting aside differences and promoting the joint development of resources in a "South China Sea Peace Initiative" during a forum in Taipei on Tuesday amid rising tensions in the region.

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