Taiwan wants talks with Japan in disputed waters

May 2, 2016Initiative

(May 2nd, 2016) Taiwan has urged Japan to engage with it in talks over disputed waters around the island of Okinotori.

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The request follows Japan’s seizure of a Taiwanese fishing boat.

At issue is whether Japan is entitled to a 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone surrounding Okinotori.