SINGAPORE: Singapore on Monday demanded the immediate return of nine armored troop carriers impounded by Hong Kong while in transit from Taiwan, calling the seizure illegal under international law.

The November seizure of the Terrex vehicles by Hong Kong customs has triggered a row also involving China, which has sovereignty over Hong Kong and considers Taiwan a renegade island awaiting reunification.

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