10 years since the South China Sea arbitral award, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for a peaceful resolution
This year marks 10 years since the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration regarding territorial claims in the South China Sea. On this milestone, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its four principles regarding the South China Sea issue, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
In a press release, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that there has been no change in the Republic of China (Taiwan)'s sovereignty claims over the islands in the South China Sea or its related policies. The Taiwan government maintains its position that disputes should be resolved through peaceful means in accordance with international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The four principles presented in this announcement include the peaceful resolution of the South China Sea issue and the call for all relevant countries to respect international law. Taiwan is urging countries in the region to cooperate through dialogue and to work toward de-escalating tensions.
The South China Sea is a vital maritime transport route for Japan, and the stability of this region is deeply linked to Japan's economy and national security. This statement from the Taiwanese side serves as a renewed indication of the growing international interest in maintaining peace in the region.