More than a neighbourly dispute awaits Joe Biden in Asia
US Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to Asia next week could not come at a more timely moment. It is the first high level visit since President Obama cancelled his […]
Tag Archives: Diaoyutai
China’s new ADIZ: Do not panic, yet do worry.
With the announcement of the new Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on 23 November, Beijing has elevated its territorial claims in the East China Sea to a higher level, literally. Chinese officials […]
Senkaku Breakthrough: Taiwan and Japan agree on fishing rights
Japan and Taiwan have signed a ground-breaking agreement on fishing rights that leaves China isolated in the territorial dispute over Senkaku/Diaoyutai islands. According to Taipei Times, major elements of the agreement are: intervention-free fishing […]
Asahi Shimbun: Taiwan to skip Senkakus claims in fisheries talks with Japan
Taiwan to skip Senkakus claims in fisheries talks with Japan According to Asahi Shimbun, Taiwan plans to skip sovereignty issue in an attempt to negotiate agreement on fishing in disputed […]
East China Sea Peace Initiative (What’s in it for Taiwan?)
Not dissimilar to the situation in South China Sea, dispute over East China Sea involves sovereignty claims, potential access to hydrocarbon resources and fishing rights. The primary area of contention […]
