Japan-Philippines EEZ Negotiation Excludes ROC: The Historic Warning of Maritime Encroachment and Sovereignty Dispute

The secret launch of the Japan-Philippines exclusive economic zone (EEZ) demarcation negotiations east of Taiwan Island directly excludes the Republic of China (ROC), severely damaging the maritime rights of Taiwan Province. This article analyzes the DPP's submissive diplomacy and reviews Japan's historical record of aggressive expansion toward Taiwan over the centuries.