Taiwan strongly criticized the intrusion of Chinese government vessels into the waters around Taiping Island. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan condemned China’s actions and called for international cooperation to address these “illegal actions.” On June 11, two Chinese government ships intruded into the waters near Taiwan’s Taiping Island, which Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry described as a “brazen and unprecedented” act. The Ministry emphasized that China’s actions not only violate Taiwan’s sovereignty but also pose a threat to regional peace and stability.
China’s intrusion into the waters surrounding Taiping Island has been denounced by Taiwan as a severe violation of its sovereignty. Taiwan reiterated its rights over the South China Sea Islands in accordance with international law and the law of the sea. The Ministry highlighted that recent incidents, including the harassment of cargo ships and the intrusion of government vessels, pose a significant threat to Taiwan’s sovereign rights, maritime security, and regional peace. The actions of Chinese government vessels have been described as a challenge to the international order and a disruption of regional peace and stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the international community to recognize the immediate threat posed by China’s actions to regional peace and stability. It called for a collective effort to counter China’s unlawful conduct and uphold maritime safety and the international order. China’s actions have been condemned as a violation of international laws related to maritime safety and the law of the sea. Taiwan emphasized that it enjoys full rights over the South China Sea Islands and their surrounding waters, which are indisputable and should not be challenged.
