Monday, October 8, 2012

Taiwan also claims the islands

Japan has a separate territorial conflict with South Korea. ASEAN members the Philippines and Vietnam, meanwhile, have quarreled with China over islands in the South China Sea.

The expanded forum focused on Law of the Sea convention, improving maritime connectivity, seafarers training and marine environment protection.

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