The China Post
Date: September 7, 2016
By: Stephanie Chao
Experts urged the Tsai administration to set up a task force to address the recent South China Sea
Experts hold a panel discussion about Taiwan’s next steps in handling the disputed South China Sea ruling on Tuesday, Sept. 6. (Stephanie Chao, The China Post)
tribunal ruling, as they sought to clarify misunderstandings over the issue that they said were spread by the government and local media.
The Tsai administration has faced pressure and opposition from the public since the July 12 international arbitration tribunal ruling. According to the panel, the government’s lack of concrete action has contributed to President Tsai Ing-wen’s sliding approval ratings.
Tsai should form a task force comprised of experts to address issues such as the government’s maritime policy, which should include measures to address the South China Sea, East Sea, Taiwan Strait and global maritime affairs, said Academia Sinica Institute of European and American Studies Research Fellow Song Yann-huei at a press conference held by the Taiwan Center for Security Studies.
Song said the Tsai administration should redirect its narrative from focusing on Taiping Island (太平島) alone and should focus on the Scarborough Shoal (黃岩島) as well, which was also mentioned in the ruling. [FULL STORY]
