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題名 | Making Dangerous Ground Safe: The Role of Taiping Island= |
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作者 | Wang, Kuan-hsiung; |
期刊 | Prospect Journal |
出版日期 | 20160400 |
卷期 | 15 2016.04[民105.04] |
頁次 | 頁115-139 |
分類號 | 579.14 |
語文 | eng |
關鍵詞 | Taiping Island; South China Sea arbitral tribunal; Taiwan; Peace initiative; Regime of Island; |
英文摘要 | In the South China Sea Arbitration, the Philippine argument on the legal status of Taiping Island is just a tactic that does not contribute to actual resolution of disputes in the region. By challenging the legal status of Taiping Island, the Philippines is in fact undermining its own case with a misleading interpretation of the UNCLOS as well as of judgments from other international judicial bodies. Moreover, such an argument creates more conflicts and misunderstandings between claimants than it could deal with, which would make the South China Sea disputes more intricate. With fresh water wells, natural vegetation, agricultural products, a lighthouse, wharf, communications equipment, a hospital, as well as Guanyin Temple, the naturally formed Taiping Island has become a solid foundation for a peaceful South China Sea, and a perfect showcase of the ROC government’s long-time peaceful efforts in the region and the model for easing tensions in the South China Sea. The absurd defense provided by the Philippines in the arbitration is not only disrespectful of Taiwan, but also threatens the peaceful resolution of the South China Sea disputes. This paper suggests that Taiwan could play a more contributive role and promote the peaceful joint cooperation and development of the South China Sea from Taiping Island. Claimants should pay more attention to nontraditional security cooperation matters with a zonal perspective. |
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