Focus Taiwan
Date: 2016/07/16
By: Kuo Chih-hsuan, Justin Su and Elaine Hou
Taipei, July 16 (CNA) Taiwanese fishermen are planning to sail to Taiwan-controlled Taiping
CNA file photo
Island in the South China Sea to protect the country’s fishing rights in response to a court ruling that rejected the island’s right to an exclusive economic zone.
A day after fishermen from Pingtung County’s Donggang Township proposed to set foot on Taiping to assert Taiwan’s sovereignty claim to the island and safeguard their fishing rights, the Liuchiu Fishermen’s Association expressed support for the move on Saturday.
It also encouraged fishing boats operating near Taiping to join in the campaign to set foot on the island, but it was not clear when the fishermen intend to make the trip.
They may need the help or approval of government authorities to land on Taiping Island because it is a government-controlled area. [FULL STORY]