Fishery talks held in Tokyo

This article was written by Chen Ting and published by the Taiwan Journal on August 5, 2005. It details the recent negotiations between Taiwan and Japan, on how to resolve disputes over the rights of fishermen in the waters surrounding the Diaoyutai Islands and other islets.

The Diaoyutai Islands and nearby islets are off the northeastern coast of Taiwan. They have long been claimed by Taiwan and Japan, as well as China, as part of their territory. This article provides information on the outcome of the recent negotiations between Taiwan and Japan.