KMT accuses Taiwan’s government of failing to uphold South China Sea claims
Opposition parties in Taiwan have accused the government of failing to defend the island’s long-standing claims in the South China Sea, following its muted response to Philippine attempts to delimit a disputed shoal. “The government speaks loudly when confronting mainland China, but falls silent when Japan or the Philippines challenges Taiwan’s claims,” Kuomintang culture and communications…
The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) in Taiwan has criticized the government for failing to uphold the island's claims in the South China Sea, particularly in response to the Philippines' assertion of territorial sea baselines around Scarborough Shoal. The KMT argues that the government's response has been too muted, employing a "three don’ts" approach – not daring to name the Philippines, not lodging a protest, and not taking action.
This response has been seen as inconsistent with Taiwan's broader stance against unilateral actions and excessive maritime claims that heighten regional tensions. The Taiwanese government, however, maintains that it remains committed to defending its claims in the South China Sea through peaceful means under international law.
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