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SOUTH CHINA SEA TERRITORIAL DISPUTE

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​SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE

China and Taiwan (and four other Southeast Asian nations) are claimants in the South China Sea.  China and Taiwan, in fact, have overlapping claims there.  The U-shaped line delineating their claims appears on both Chinese and Taiwanese maps.  Neither China nor Taiwan however have explained the line, specifically whether or not the line includes claims to the expanse of water, the land features, or the maritime zones made from them in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).  China asserts that China and Taiwan should cooperate to safeguard their claims there, whereas Taiwan contends there is no room for cross-strait cooperation on the territorial dispute in the South China Sea. 

Background on the South China Sea Territorial Dispute

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Coming soon.

Implications for the Cross-Strait Relationship

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Coming soon.

South China Sea Maps

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The Nine-Dash Line

Example submitted by the PRC to the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (2009)
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Source: Wikimedia Commons

EEZs Overlapping Zone Enclosed By Map of Nine-Dash Line

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Source: UNCLOS and CIA

Spratly Island Dispute

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Source: US government; Reuters

Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (2002) (Full Text)

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Source: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
The Governments of the Member States of ASEAN and the Government of the People’s Republic of China,

REAFFIRMING their determination to consolidate and develop the friendship and cooperation existing between their people and governments with the view to promoting a 21st century-oriented partnership of good neighbourliness and mutual trust;

COGNIZANT of the need to promote a peaceful, friendly and harmonious environment in the South China Sea between ASEAN and China for the enhancement of peace, stability, economic growth and prosperity in the region;

COMMITTED to enhancing the principles and objectives of the 1997 Joint Statement of the Meeting of the Heads of State/Government of the Member States of ASEAN and President of the People’s Republic of China;

DESIRING to enhance favourable conditions for a peaceful and durable solution of differences and disputes among countries concerned;

HEREBY DECLARE the following:

1. The Parties reaffirm their commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, and other universally recognized principles of international law which shall serve as the basic norms governing state-to-state relations;

2. The Parties are committed to exploring ways for building trust and confidence in accordance with the above-mentioned principles and on the basis of equality and mutual respect;

3. The Parties reaffirm their respect for and commitment to the freedom of navigation in and overflight above the South China Sea as provided for by the universally recognized principles of international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea;

4. The Parties concerned undertake to resolve their territorial and jurisdictional disputes by peaceful means, without resorting to the threat or use of force, through friendly consultations and negotiations by sovereign states directly concerned, in accordance with universally recognized principles of international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea;

5. The Parties undertake to exercise self-restraint in the conduct of activities that would complicate or escalate disputes and affect peace and stability including, among others, refraining from action of inhabiting on the presently uninhabited islands, reefs, shoals, cays, and other features and to handle their differences in a constructive manner.

 Pending the peaceful settlement of territorial and jurisdictional disputes, the Parties concerned undertake to intensify efforts to seek ways, in the spirit of cooperation and understanding, to build trust and confidence between and among them, including:

a. holding dialogues and exchange of views as appropriate between their defense and military officials;

b. ensuring just and humane treatment of all persons who are either in danger or in distress;

c. notifying, on a voluntary basis, other Parties concerned of any impending joint/combined  military exercise; and

d. exchanging, on a voluntary basis, relevant information.

6. Pending a comprehensive and durable settlement of the disputes, the Parties concerned may explore or undertake cooperative activities. These may include the following:

a. marine environmental protection;
b. marine scientific research;
c. safety of navigation and communication at sea;
d. search and rescue operation; and
e. combating transnational crime, including but not limited to trafficking in illicit drugs, piracy and armed robbery at sea, and illegal traffic in arms.

The modalities, scope and locations, in respect of bilateral and multilateral cooperation should be agreed upon by the Parties concerned prior to their actual implementation.

7. The Parties concerned stand ready to continue their consultations and dialogues concerning relevant issues, through modalities to be agreed by them, including regular consultations on the observance of this Declaration, for the purpose of promoting good neighbourliness and transparency, establishing harmony, mutual understanding and cooperation, and facilitating peaceful resolution of disputes among them;

8. The Parties undertake to respect the provisions of this Declaration and take actions consistent therewith;

9. The Parties encourage other countries to respect the principles contained in this Declaration;

10. The Parties concerned reaffirm that the adoption of a code of conduct in the South China Sea would further promote peace and stability in the region and agree to work, on the basis of consensus,  towards the eventual attainment of this objective.

Done on the Fourth Day of November in the Year Two Thousand and Two in Phnom Penh, the Kingdom of Cambodia.
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Additional Official Documents on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea

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  • 2016 Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers of ASEAN Member States and China on the Full and Effective Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea  
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  • 2012 Joint Statement of the 15th ASEAN-China Summit on the 10th Anniversary of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea
 
  • 2011 Guidelines for the Implementation of the DOC 
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  • 2011 China-Vietnam Agreement on Basic Principles Guiding Settlement of Sea Issues

Permanent Court of Arbitration

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  • Permanent Court of Arbitration: In The Matter of the South China Sea Arbitration (The Republic of Philippines v. The People's Republic of China) (2016) (Award)

  • ​Permanent Court of Arbitration: The South China Sea Arbitration (The Republic of Philippines v. The People's Republic of China) (2013) (Instituted arbitral proceedings)

People's Republic of China (PRC)

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Indisputable Sovereignty
China has indisputable sovereignty over the South China Sea Islands (the Dongsha Islands, the Xisha Islands, the Zhongsha Islands and the Nansha Islands) and the adjacent waters. Chinese activities in the South China Sea date back to over 2,000 years ago. China was the first country to discover, name, explore and exploit the resources of the South China Sea Islands and the first to continuously exercise sovereign powers over them.
​Position Paper of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Matter of Jurisdiction in the South China Sea Arbitration Initiated by the Republic of the Philippines
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The activities of the Chinese people in the South China Sea date back to over 2,000 years ago. China is the first to have discovered, named, and explored and exploited Nanhai Zhudao and relevant waters, and the first to have exercised sovereignty and jurisdiction over them continuously, peacefully and effectively, thus establishing territorial sovereignty and relevant rights and interests in the South China Sea.

Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China on China's Territorial Sovereignty and Maritime Rights and Interests in the South China Sea

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July 12, 2016

Position Papers

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2016
​​China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea


Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China on China's Territorial Sovereignty and Maritime Rights and Interests in the South China Sea


Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China on the Award of 12 July 2016 of the Arbitral Tribunal in the South China Sea Arbitration Established at the Request of the Republic of the Philippines


Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China on Settling Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea Through Bilateral Negotiation


Mainland urges Taiwan to safeguard Diaoyu Islands, South China Sea
2014
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Is Authorized to Release the Position Paper of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Matter of Jurisdiction in the South China Sea Arbitration Initiated by the Republic of the Philippines

Summary of the Position Paper of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Matter of Jurisdiction in the South China Sea Arbitration Initiated by the Republic of the Philippines

Position Paper of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Matter of Jurisdiction in the South China Sea Arbitration Initiated by the Republic of the Philippines
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End of the Second World War
Following the end of the Second World War, China recovered and resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao which had been illegally occupied by Japan during its war of aggression against China.
Full text of Chinese government statement on China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea
July 12, 2016

Policy and Law

2017
Defense Ministry's regular press conference (March 30)


2016
Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of the Philippines (2016-10-21)

Guidelines for Hotline Communications Among Senior Officials of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of ASEAN Member States and China in Response to Maritime Emergencies in the Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (2016-09-08)

Joint Statement on the Application of the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea in the  South China Sea (2016-09-08)

Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers of ASEAN Member States and China on the Full and Effective Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea(2016-07-25)

The Declaration of the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation on the Promotion of International Law(2016-06-26)
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Joint Communiqué of the 14th Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation,the Republic of India and the People's Republic of China(2016-04-19)
2015
​Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on the US Military Aircraft Flying Near the Nansha Islands(2015-12-20)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on USS Lassen's Entry into Waters near Relevant Islands and Reefs of China's Nansha Islands(2015-10-27)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on Start of Operation of Huayang and Chigua Lighthouses(2015-10-10)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the Release of the Transcript of the Oral Hearing on Jurisdiction by the South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Established at the Request of the Philippines(2015-08-24)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on Joint Communique of 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting(2015-08-08)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on the US Statement about Issues Relating to the Arbitration Unilaterally Initiated by the Philippines(2015-07-24)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on the Hosting of the Ninth Senior Officials' Meeting on the Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea(2015-07-24)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on Japan's Issuance of Defense of Japan 2015(2015-07-21)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the Conclusion of the Hearing on Issues Relating to Jurisdiction and Admissibility by the South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Established at the Request of the Philippines(2015-07-14)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the Philippines' Playing up and Airing of a Documentary on the South China Sea Issue(2015-06-29)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on Issues Relating to China's Construction Activities on the Nansha Islands and Reefs(2015-06-16)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the US Defense Department's Report of Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2015(2015-05-10)
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the Philippines' Allegation that China's Construction on Maritime Features of the Nansha Islands Violates the DOC(2015-05-05)
2013
Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and Brunei Darussalam(2013-04-06)
2008
China-Viet Nam Joint Statement(2008-10-25)
2005
China and the Philippines Issue a Joint Statement(2005-04-28)
2004
Plan of Action to Implement the Joint Declaration on ASEAN-China Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity(2004-12-21)

China and Vietnam Issues a Joint Communiqué(2004-10-08)

Joint Communiqué Between the People's Republic of China and Brunei Darussalam(2004-09-22)
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Joint Press Statement Of the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines(2004-09-03)
2002
Joint Declaration of ASEAN and China On Cooperation in the Field of Non-traditional Security Issues(2002-11-04)
2000
Joint Statement on All-round Cooperation in the New Century Between the People's Republic of China and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam(2000-12-26)

Remarks, Statements, & Interviews

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2017
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 10, 2017(2017-04-10)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 7, 2017(2017-04-07)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on March 31, 2017(2017-03-31)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on March 30, 2017(2017-03-30)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 28(2017-03-28)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 27(2017-03-27)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 24(2017-03-24)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 23(2017-03-23)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 22(2017-03-22)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 21(2017-03-21)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 17, 2017(2017-03-17)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 16, 2017(2017-03-16)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 14, 2017(2017-03-14)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on March 10, 2017(2017-03-10)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on March 6, 2017(2017-03-06)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on March 3, 2017(2017-03-03)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on February 28, 2017(2017-02-28)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on February 27, 2017(2017-02-27)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on February 24, 2017(2017-02-25)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on February 23, 2017(2017-02-23)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on February 22, 2017(2017-02-22)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on February 21, 2017(2017-02-21)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on February 15, 2017(2017-02-15)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on February 13, 2017(2017-02-13)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on February 10, 2017(2017-02-10)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on February 8, 2017(2017-02-08)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on February 6, 2017(2017-02-06)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on February 3, 2017(2017-02-03)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 26, 2017(2017-01-26)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 24, 2017(2017-01-24)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 23, 2017(2017-01-23)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 18, 2017(2017-01-18)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 17, 2017(2017-01-17)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 16, 2017(2017-01-16)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on January 12, 2017(2017-01-12)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on January 11, 2017(2017-01-11)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson GengShuang's Regular Press Conference on January 5, 2017(2017-01-05)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on January 4, 2017(2017-01-04)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on January 3, 2017(2017-01-03)

2016
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on December 30, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on December 29, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on December 28, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on December 27, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on December 26, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on December 23, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on December 22, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on December 21, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on December 20, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on December 19, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 16, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 15, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 14, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 13, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 12, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on December 9, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on December 8, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on December 7, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on December 5, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 2, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on December 1, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 30, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 29, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 28, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 25, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 24, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 23, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 22, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 21, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 18, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 17, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 16, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 15, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on November 14, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on November 11, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on November 10, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on November 9, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on November 8, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on November 7, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on November 4, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on November 3, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on November 2, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on November 1, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on October 31, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on October 28, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on October 27, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on October 26, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on October 25, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on October 24, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on October 21, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on October 20, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on October 19, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on October 18, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on October 17, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on October 14, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on October 13, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on October 12, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on October 11, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on October 10, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on September 30, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on September 29, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on September 27, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang's Regular Press Conference on September 26, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on September 23, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on September 22, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on September 21, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on September 20, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on September 19, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on September 14, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on September 13, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on September 12, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on September 9, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on September 8, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on September 7, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on September 6, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on September 2, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on September 1, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on August 31, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on August 30, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on August 29, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on August 25, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on August 24, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on August 22, 2016

Joint Statement of the Foreign Ministers of ASEAN Member States and China on the Full and Effective Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China SEA July 25, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on July 15, 2016

Yang Jiechi Gives Interview to State Media on the So-called Award by the Arbitral Tribunal for the South China Sea Arbitration July 15, 2016

Statement of the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League of China on Resolutely Safeguard China's Territorial Sovereignty and Maritime Rights in the South China Sea July 15, 2016

Statement by the Foreign Affairs Committee of China's National People's Congress on the Award of the Arbitral Tribunal in the South China Sea Arbitration Established at the Unilateral Request of the Republic of the Philippines July 15, 2016
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on July 14, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on July 13, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on Statement by Spokesperson of US State Department on South China Sea Arbitration Ruling on July 13, 2016

Statement of the Government of the People's Republic of China on China's Territorial Sovereignty and Maritime Rights and Interests in the South China Sea July 12, 2016

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China on the Award of 12 July 2016 of the Arbitral Tribunal in the South China Sea Arbitration Established at the Request of the Republic of the Philippines July 12, 2016

Remarks by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the Award of the So-called Arbitral Tribunal in the South China Sea Arbitration July 12, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on July 12, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on July 11, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on July 8, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on July 7, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on July 6, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on July 5, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on July 4, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on July 1, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on June 30, 2016

MFA Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on the Arbitral Tribunal's ClaimThat It Would Soon Issue the So-called Final Award of theSouth China Sea Arbitration Unilaterally Initiated by thePhilippines June 29, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on June 29, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on June 28, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on June 27, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on June 24, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on June 23, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on June 22, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on June 21, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on June 20, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on June 17, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on June 16, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on June 15, 2016

Wang Yi Talks about South China Sea Issue: Facts will Tell and Justice will Prevail on June 14, 2016 

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on June 14, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on June 13, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on June 8, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on June 7, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on June 6, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on Freedom of Navigation and Over-flight in the South China Sea Discussed at the Shangri-La Dialogue June 6, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on Relevant Statements Issued During Shangri-La Dialogue June 4, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on June 3, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on June 2, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on June 1, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on May 31, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on May 30, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on May 27, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on May 26, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on May 25, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on May 24, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on May 23, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on May 20, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on May 19, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on May 18, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on May 17, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on May 16, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on May 13, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on May 12, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on May 11, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on May 10, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on May 9, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on May 6, 2015

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on May 5, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on May 4, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on May 3, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on Purported Statement by Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida on Japanese Media Report
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 29, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 28, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 27, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 26, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 25, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 22, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 21, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 20, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 19, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on April 18, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on April 15, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on April 13, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on April 12, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on Declaration by G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Maritime Issues April 12, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on April 11, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on April 8, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on April 7, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on April 6, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on April 5, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on April 1, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 31, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 30, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 29, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 28, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 25, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 24, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 23, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on March 21, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on March 18, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on March 15, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on March 14, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 11, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 10, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 9, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 7, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 4, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 3, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 2, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on March 1, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on February 29, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on February 26, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on February 25, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on February 24, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on February 23, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on February 22, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei' s Regular Press Conference on February 19, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei' s Regular Press Conference on February 18, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei' s Regular Press Conference on February 17, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on February 16, 2016
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on February 15, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on February 5, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on February 4, 2016
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on February 3, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang' s Regular Press Conference on February 2, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on February 1, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 29, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 28, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 27, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 26, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 25, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on January 22, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on January 21, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on January 20, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on January 19, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on January 18, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on January 15, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on January 14, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on January 13, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on January 12, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference on January 11, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 8, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 7, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 6, 2016
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 5, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on January 4, 2016

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on Test Flight to Newly-Built Airport on Yongshu Jiao of China's Nansha Islands January 2, 2016
2015
​Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on the US Military Aircraft Flying Near the Nansha Islands(2015-12-20)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on USS Lassen's Entry into Waters near Relevant Islands and Reefs of China's Nansha Islands(2015-10-27)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on Start of Operation of Huayang and Chigua Lighthouses(2015-10-10)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the Release of the Transcript of the Oral Hearing on Jurisdiction by the South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Established at the Request of the Philippines(2015-08-24)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on Joint Communique of 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting(2015-08-08)

Wang Yi on the South China Sea Issue At the ASEAN Regional Forum(2015-08-06)
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on the US Statement about Issues Relating to the Arbitration Unilaterally Initiated by the Philippines(2015-07-24)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on the Hosting of the Ninth Senior Officials' Meeting on the Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea(2015-07-24)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on Japan's Issuance of Defense of Japan 2015(2015-07-21)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the Conclusion of the Hearing on Issues Relating to Jurisdiction and Admissibility by the South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Established at the Request of the Philippines(2015-07-14)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the Philippines' Playing up and Airing of a Documentary on the South China Sea Issue(2015-06-29)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on Issues Relating to China's Construction Activities on the Nansha Islands and Reefs(2015-06-16)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the US Defense Department's Report of Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2015(2015-05-10)
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the Philippines' Allegation that China's Construction on Maritime Features of the Nansha Islands Violates the DOC(2015-05-05)
2014
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on Vietnam's Statement on the Chinese Government's Position Paper on Rejecting the Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal Established at the Request of the Philippines for the South China Sea Arbitration(2014-12-12)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang's Remarks on Cyber Security and Other Issues Coming up at the Talks Between State Councilor Yang Jiechi and US Secretary of State Kerry(2014-10-19)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the US Department of State Spokesperson's Comments Concerning China's Site Slection of Lighthouses in Waters off the Xisha Islands(2014-08-08)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks(2014-07-17)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on the South China Sea-related Comments Made by the US Official(2014-07-15)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Remarks on the Statement on the South China Sea Issued by ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting(2014-05-10)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang's Remarks on the US-Japan Joint Statement(2014-04-25)
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Remarks by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei on the Philippines' Submission of a Memorial to the Arbitral Tribunal in Relation to Disputes with China in the South China Sea(2014-04-01)

Remarks by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei on the Philippines' Submission of a Memorial to the Arbitral Tribunal in Relation to Disputes with China in the South China Sea(2014-03-30)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on the Philippines' Hype Around the Issue of the Ren'ai Reef(2014-03-29)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on What China has Done in Response to the Images of Suspected Floating Object Photographed by the Chinese Satellite(2014-03-22)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang's Remarks on Comments by the US State Department on China's Expulsion of Philippine Ships that Transported Construction Materials to the Ren'ai Reef(2014-03-13)

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on Comments by the US State Department Official on the South China Sea(2014-02-08)
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on Allegations that China will Soon Set up an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the South China Sea(2014-02-04)
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South China Sea Arbitration
The South China Sea arbitration has been a political farce all along, staged under the cover of law and driven by a hidden agenda. Certain countries outside the region have attempted to deny China's sovereign rights and interests in the South China Sea through the arbitration. They have even brought other countries into the scheme to isolate and discredit China in the international community with a view to holding back China's peaceful development. But such attempts are futile, to say the least, and in so doing, they are only lifting a stone to drop it on their own feet. ​
Chinese State Councilor's interview on so-called award by arbitral tribunal for South China Sea arbitration
July 15, 2016
Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi

China-Taiwan

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2016
​Mainland urges Taiwan to safeguard Diaoyu Islands, South China Sea (September 28, 2016)

Backgrounder

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2016
Backgrounder: Archaeological findings, facts prove Chinese people owner ofSouth China Seaislands
 
Backgrounder:South China Seaislands first discovered, named by Chinese people

Backgrounder: China's stance on South China Sea issue

Backgrounder: Recent U.S. provocations in South China Sea
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PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs
China's position on the issue of the South China Sea has been clear and consistent. We are firm in upholding our territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea. We are committed to a peaceful settlement of relevant disputes through negotiation and consultation with countries directly concerned, including the Philippines and to working with ASEAN countries to preserve peace and stability of the South China Sea. China has maintained close and effective communication with the Philippines on relevant issues. We hope that the Philippines can work with us to continue to properly handle differences and create favorable atmosphere for the sound and steady growth of bilateral relations.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference on April 10, 2017

Republic of China (ROC Taiwan)

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Office of the President

2017
2016
President Tsai attends exhibition commemorating 70th anniversary of recovery of South China Sea Islands

President Tsai attends opening ceremony of 2016 International Symposium on The South China Sea Dispute and Asian Pacific Peace and Security

ROC government position on the South China Sea arbitration

President Ma's remarks at International Conference on South China Sea Disputes and International Law


President Ma convenes international press conference after visiting Taiping Island in South China Sea

Remarks by President Ma on Taiping Island

President Ma's remarks at opening of International Symposium on Oceanic and Atmospheric Research in the South China Sea
2015
President Ma's article titled "A Plan for Peace in the South China Sea" appears in Wall Street Journal
2003
Vice President Lu Presides over a Seminar on How to Safeguard Taiwan's Maritime Sovereignty
1997
President Lee Addresses the First Conference of the Asia-Pacific Security Forum
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South China Sea Islands
I once again reiterate that the government will staunchly safeguard our country's territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea, and insists upon all legal rights over the relevant waters in accordance with international law and the law of the sea. We will relinquish neither our sovereignty nor the rights that are ours by law.

President Tsai Ing-wen
​President Tsai attends exhibition commemorating 70th anniversary of recovery of South China Sea Islands
Office of the President
December 9, 2016

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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2016
ROC marks 70th anniversary of recovery of South China Sea Islands

ROC carries out South China Sea rescue exercise

ROC position on the South China Sea Arbitration

ROC reiterates position on South China Sea arbitration between Philippines, mainland China

International scholars visit Taiping Island

Position Paper on ROC South China Sea Policy 

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President Ma addresses members of news media on their return from Taiping Island

President Ma's remarks at international press conference regarding Taiping Island in Nansha Islands

MOFA organizes first visit to Taiping Island by local and foreign media

Remarks by President Ma on Taiping Island

Taiping Island is an island, not a rock, and the ROC possesses full rights associated with an exclusive economic zone and continental shelf in accordance with UNCLOS
2015
ROC Minister of the Interior Chen Wei-zen presides over a ceremony marking the opening of a wharf and lighthouse on Taiping Island

ROC Minister of the Interior Chen Wei-zen presides over a ceremony marking the opening of a wharf and lighthouse on Taiping Island, demonstrating the ROC’s commitment to making Taiping Island a peaceful and low-carbon island, as well as an ecological reserve, in accordance with the spirit of the South China Sea Peace Initiative

Taiwan and the Philippines sign agreement on law enforcement cooperation in fisheries matters​

President Ma proposes South China Sea Peace Initiative

Statement on the South China Sea

ROC government reiterates its position on South China Sea issues​
2014
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2012
​The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reiterates its claim to sovereignty over the South China Sea and refuses to accept any unilateral action taken by other concerned parties


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) reiterates its absolute sovereignty over Taiping Island

2002
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea signed by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the People`s Republic of China (PRC) in Cambodia on November 4, 2002
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South China Sea: Sustainable Governance, Enduring Peace
The South China Sea Islands are part of the territory of the Republic of China. That the ROC is entitled to all rights over the South China Sea Islands and their relevant waters in accordance with international law and the law of the sea is beyond dispute.
​Sustainable Governance and Enduring Peace in the South China Sea​
Ministry of Foreign Affairs ROC (Taiwan)

Position Papers

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