Taiwan Reaffirms Sovereignty Claim Over Scarborough Shoal
Taiwan has reaffirmed its claim to Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea after the Philippines made an official filing with the United Nations to solidify its own claim to the disputed atoll in international records. Taiwan's foreign ministry has called for a peaceful resolution and demanded Taiwan's inclusion in talks. China, which also claims Scarborough Shoal, rejected the Philippines' move as "illegal and invalid." The shoal has been the scene of frequent clashes between Beijing and Manila in recent years.
Scarborough Shoal Dispute
REPORTER:
Taiwan has reaffirmed its sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
That’s after Manila made an official filing with the United Nations to solidify its claim on the disputed atoll in international records.
Taiwan’s foreign ministry has called for a peaceful resolution and demanded Taiwan’s inclusion in the talks.
China, which also claims Scarborough Shoal, rejected the Philippines’ move as “illegal and invalid.” The shoal has been the scene of frequent clashes between China and the Philippines in recent years.
