10 years since the South China Sea arbitration ruling: Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for peaceful resolution
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Permanent Court of Arbitration's ruling on territorial claims in the South China Sea. On this milestone, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement reiterating the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
In a press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated clearly that there is no change to the Republic of China (Taiwan)'s sovereignty claims over the islands in the South China Sea or its related policies. Furthermore, it emphasized that Taiwan's fundamental position on the South China Sea issue is to seek a peaceful resolution based on international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The principles upheld by the Taiwan government include avoiding the threat of force, resolving disputes through dialogue, and ensuring that all relevant parties respect the freedom of navigation. Additionally, Taiwan expressed its willingness to cooperate with other countries to jointly develop and protect the region's resources.
The South China Sea is a vital maritime transport route for Japan, and the situation in this region has a significant impact on Japan's security and economy. Taiwan stated that, as a member of the international community, it will continue to play a responsible role in ensuring peace and stability in the region.