Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20am on 22 Jul 2024,Monday International
Tensions in the South China Sea have intensified after Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) rejected claims made by the Philippines and Vietnam for an extended continental shelf in the disputed waters. MOFA stated that these actions infringe on Taiwan's sovereignty and are unacceptable under international and maritime laws. Taiwan emphasized its sovereign rights over its islands in the South China Sea but expressed willingness to address related issues through equal consultation with the international community. This development follows Vietnam and the Philippines' recent filings with the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).
