China has launched a special maritime law enforcement operation in the waters east of Taiwan. This is in response to the start of negotiations between Japan and the Philippines on the demarcation of economic zones that Beijing claims violate its sovereignty. The operation is being coordinated by several Chinese agencies to strengthen maritime control and security.
- China has launched a maritime law enforcement operation in the waters east of Taiwan.
- The deal responds to the demarcation talks between Japan and the Philippines without China's involvement.
- China considers the actions of Japan and the Philippines to be a violation of international law and its rights.
- China stresses that border talks should be held with China's participation.
Reasons for launching the operation
China has launched a special maritime law enforcement operation in the waters east of Taiwan following a unilateral initiative by Japan and the Philippines to negotiate maritime boundary demarcation. The Chinese Ministry of Transport, together with the maritime administrations of Fujian and Guangdong provinces, as well as other organisations, is participating in this operation to strengthen control over strategically important maritime areas. About. reports publication Global Times.
China's position on the Japan-Philippines talks
Chinese officials have said that the talks between Japan and the Philippines without Chinese participation are a violation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and international law in general. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mao Ning stressed that China has exclusive rights to the economic zone and continental shelf in this area, and all demarcation issues should be resolved with China's participation on the basis of equity.
Taiwan's official response and national unity
The Chinese government, through its Taiwan Mission, stressed that the waters that Japan and the Philippines plan to demarcate belong to Chinese sovereignty. Speaker. Zhu Fenglian added that such negotiations are contrary to international law and illegal. She called on compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to uphold national unity and protect China's territorial integrity.
International context and implications
The demarcation of the maritime borders between Japan and the Philippines takes place against the backdrop of escalation of regional disputes in Southeast Asia. The launch of the operation by the People's Republic of China demonstrates Beijing's strengthening of its position in the disputed waters and its readiness to defend its interests. At the same time, China's non-participation in the negotiations poses potential risks to stability in the region and may complicate the search for compromise solutions in the future.
