one saw coming, and it has nothing to do with war
Japan and the Philippines are planning maritime boundary negotiations in waters east of Taiwan, drawing protests from both Taipei and Beijing. This move highlights Taiwan's increasing exclusion from regional resource and jurisdictional agreements.
Why it matters
It demonstrates how geopolitical competition is shifting from military posturing to legal and administrative control over maritime zones.
Lai Ching-te has built his administration around a firm defence of Taiwan s sovereignty and its framing as a frontline democratic state. ( Reuters: Ann Wang )
The article provides a balanced view of the competing claims and the strategic implications for Taiwan.
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