The foreign ministry says that it will strengthen efforts to bring international media attention to Taiwan’s position on the South China Sea dispute.
Areas of the South China Sea are subject to conflicting claims by Taiwan, China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei.
Taiwan’s South China Sea claims have come to the fore after the Hague Tribunal ruled last week that Taiwan-administered Taiping Island is a rock rather than an island. As such, it does not generate a 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone and control over resources in nearby waters.
Taiwan was not a party to the case, which was brought to the court by the Philippines against China. But the implications of the ruling have drawn protests in Taiwan. On Wednesday, a group of lawmakers landed on Taiping Island. On the same day, a group of fishermen also set off for the island in a demonstration of sovereignty.
On Thursday, the foreign ministry said its plan to draw attention to Taiwan’s position on the dispute will include writing letters to international media outlets and giving interviews.