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Philippines frees Chinese fishermen after more than 3 yrs
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-02-13 11:31
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GUANGZHOU: Three Chinese fishermen returned to China Friday after being detained in the Philippines for more than three years on charges including alleged illegal entry.
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The three were detained by the Philippines in December 2006 along with 27 others aboard a Chinese fishing boat.
The Philippine side prosecuted the 30 Chinese on charges including alleged illegal entry.
Before Friday's release of the three fishermen, 27 others ?had already been set free, thanks to negotiation by Chinese authorities at different levels.
"I'm so happy! Finally I have come home!" Wang, captain of the fishing vessel, Haiyun, said upon his arrival in Guangzhou Friday, two days before the Lunar Chinese New Year, China's most important festival.
