None of us knows with 100% certainty whether the 15 Brits were captured in Iraqi or Iranian waters, though the cartoonist at the Taiwan News was pretty sure on March 26th that he knew the score:
It may be particularly unwise for people in Taiwan to defend those with a well-known predilection for hostage taking. Because one of these days, the Chinese may pull a stunt like that, too. Rather than lob off a missile, just snatch a few Taiwanese servicemen. Demonstrate there are no Taiwanese waters – only CHINESE waters.
Fortunately for Taipei, a diplomatic solution will be graciously offered. Anything is negotiable, under the "One China" principle…
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