Taiwan claims that the new regulation by the China Coast Guard undermines peace and stability in the region

Taipei (Taiwan), June 15 (ANI): Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Friday that new regulations that will allow the China Coast Guard (CCG) to board ships and detain foreigners accused of trespassing in the country violate international law – reports Taiwan News.

In a statement, Taiwan’s MOFA said the unilateral implementation of China’s law undermines regional peace and stability. It said the new law would not only create regional tensions but would also impact the security of regional commercial shipping and fishing activities.

Taiwan’s MOFA said it would closely monitor developments and condemned China’s lack of respect for relevant provisions of international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

China, under the guise of maintaining order at sea, continues to increase its military threats against other nations in the region, according to a Taiwan News report.

The new measure, known as Regulation No. 3, which will implement the China Coast Guard (CCG) Regulation Act of 2021, is scheduled to come into force on June 15. Other countries that also have maritime sovereignty disputes with China, including China According to Taiwan News, the Philippines has also expressed concern about Beijing’s decision.

In a statement, Taiwan’s MOFA said it will continue to ensure the safety of foreign ships and crews passing through its waters. She further announced that Taiwan will continue to work with regional allies and countries that share the same values ​​to deal with the potential impacts of the new measures that take effect today and to protect the rules-based international order. (OR)