Taiwan’s sovereignty over Diaoyutai Islands indisputable: Official

Radio Taiwan International
Date: 09 June, 2020
By: Paula Chao

The foreign ministry has reiterated Taiwan’s sovereignty over the Diaoyutai Islands in the East China Sea. That’s the word from Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Joanne Ou on Tuesday.

The Dioayutai Islands is an archipelago northeast of Taiwan that is claimed by Taiwan, China, and Japan. The islands are called the Senkaku Islands in Japanese.

Ou said it is indisputable that the Diaoyutai Islands are part of Taiwan’s territory and the government’s stance remains unchanged. Ou’s comments came as Ishigaki city in Okinawa prefecture is planning to vote on a name change on June 22 from the Senkaku Islands to Tonoshiro Senkaku.    [FULL  STORY]