Philippines files UN nautical chart claiming Scarborough Shoal amid Taiwan, China dispute
Chart defines 12‑nautical‑mile territorial sea and 24‑nautical‑mile contiguous zone
L'essentiel
The Philippines submitted an official nautical chart to the United Nations asserting its claim to Scarborough Shoal—known as Huangyan Island in China, Minzhu Reef in Taiwan, and Panatag Shoal in the Philippines—defining its 12‑nautical‑mile territorial sea and 24‑nautical‑mile contiguous zone.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Scarborough Shoal is claimed by the Philippines, Taiwan, and mainland China and known by different names in each territory.
“The government speaks loudly when confronting mainland China, but falls silent when Japan or the Philippines challenges Taiwan’s claims,” Kuomintang culture and communications committee director Chen I-hsin said on Sunday.
The shoal is called Huangyan Island in mainland China, Minzhu Reef in Taiwan and Panatag Shoal in the Philippines – and claimed by all.
Last week, Manila filed its official nautical chart for Scarborough Shoal with the United Nations.
In the chart, the Philippines defines its claims to the shoal’s “territorial sea baseline”, along with the outer limits of its 12-nautical-mile (22km) territorial sea and 24-nautical-mile contiguous zone.
Questions ouvertes
- Will the United Nations accept the Philippines' nautical chart?
- How will Taiwan and China respond to the filing?
