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The Taiwanese boats also have water cannon and a 20-millimetre static machine gun, but are careful to avoid a confrontation that "could lead to unimaginable consequences", Huang said.

“Addiction involves craving a substance, feeling kind of high or intoxicated on something and compulsively using it despite negative consequences,” says Deka.

“The Supreme Court made clear today that refusing to respect the constitutional rights of others does not come without consequences.”

While the consequences of the deal can’t be fully known at this stage of the process, experts think cardholders will be affected far more than Visa and Mastercard.

"You can't have an investigation into X that has been going on for so long and not know the results or the consequences," she said.