Taiwan has urged Japan and the Philippines to respect its maritime rights as the two countries prepare formal negotiations on a maritime boundary in waters east of Taiwan.
Taipei said it would seek assurances from both governments that any future agreement would not affect Taiwan’s rights and interests.
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said its sovereignty over its territory and associated waters was “indisputable,” and that issues involving Taiwan’s maritime interests should not be decided without its participation.
The statement came after Japan and the Philippines announced plans to begin negotiations following a summit on May 28.
In a joint statement, the two governments agreed “to commence formal negotiations to delimit the maritime boundary of the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf between the two countries, in accordance with international law.”…
Taiwan Urges Japan and Philippines to Respect Its Maritime Rights in Talks on Exclusive Economic Zone
