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Taiwan Reiterates South China Sea Principles on 10th Anniversary of Ruling

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its 'Four Principles' on the South China Sea dispute on the 10th anniversary of the arbitral tribunal ruling.
  • The ministry called for peaceful resolution based on international law, inclusion of Taiwan in dispute settlement mechanisms, and maintenance of freedom of navigation and overflight.
  • Taiwan opposes unilateral expansionism, gray-zone coercion, and militarization in the South China Sea, advocating for a 'dispute settlement, joint development' approach.

On the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitral tribunal ruling, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its 'Four Principles' regarding the disputed waters. The ministry stressed the importance of resolving disputes peacefully through international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

The South China Sea dispute should be resolved peacefully in accordance with international law and the law of the sea, including the 'United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea'.

— Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign AffairsReiterating Taiwan's stance on the South China Sea dispute on the 10th anniversary of the arbitral tribunal ruling.

A key tenet of Taiwan's position is its call for inclusion in multilateral dispute settlement mechanisms. The ministry also emphasized the obligation of relevant parties to uphold freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea. This stance underscores Taiwan's commitment to maintaining regional stability and open maritime routes.

Taiwan should be included in multilateral dispute settlement mechanisms.

— Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign AffairsStating Taiwan's demand for participation in resolving South China Sea disputes.

Furthermore, Taiwan explicitly opposes any unilateral actions that could escalate tensions. This includes unilateral expansionism, gray-zone coercion, and militarization of the region. Instead, Taiwan advocates for a pragmatic approach based on "suspending disputes and pursuing joint development" of the South China Sea's resources.

Relevant countries have an obligation to maintain freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea.

— Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign AffairsEmphasizing the importance of open maritime routes in the region.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Taiwan is actively working with relevant countries through various means, such as defending fishing rights, participating in multilateral consultations, scientific cooperation, and humanitarian aid. Taiwan positions itself as a responsible member of the international community and a significant stakeholder in the South China Sea, committed to promoting regional peace, stability, and the sustainable development of its resources.

Taiwan advocates for handling South China Sea disputes through 'suspending disputes and joint development' and is willing to work with relevant countries on an equal footing to jointly promote peace and stability in the South China Sea region and jointly protect and develop South China Sea resources.

— Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign AffairsOutlining Taiwan's proposed approach to managing the South China Sea dispute.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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