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Taiwan's KMT criticizes government over South China Sea claims

The Kuomintang (KMT) party in Taiwan has accused the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration of neglecting Taiwan's territorial claims in the South China Sea. KMT official Chen I-hsin criticized the government for remaining silent when the Philippines and Japan challenge Taiwan's assertions, contrasting this with its strong stance against mainland China. This criticism follows the Philippines' submission of an official nautical chart to the United Nations that defines its claims around Scarborough Shoal, which Taiwan also claims. AI

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Taiwan's KMT criticizes government over South China Sea claims

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    KMT accuses Taiwan’s government of failing to uphold South China Sea claims

    Opposition parties in Taiwan have accused the government of failing to defend the island’s long-standing claims in the South China Sea, following its muted response to Philippine attempts to delimit a disputed shoal. “The government speaks loudly when confronting mainland China, …