Taiwan's Chen visits Itu Aba in disputed Spratly Islands

Taiwan's Chen visits Itu Aba in disputed Spratly Islands

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian alights from a military plane on arrival at Itu Aba Island in the disputed Spratly Island chain in the South China Sea on Feb. 2, marking the first visit by a Taiwan president to the islet which is under the effective control of Taiwan. The photo was provided by Taiwan's Military News. (Kyodo)

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