紀念收復南海諸島七十周年 總統重申堅定捍衛領土主權 總統府 20161209

【縛雞之見】

On July 19, 2016, President Tsai put forth four principles and five actions pertaining to the South China Sea issue. The four principles are:

Firstly, disputes in the South China Sea should be settled peacefully in accordance with international law and the law of the sea, including the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Secondly, Taiwan should be included in multilateral mechanisms aimed at resolving disputes.

Thirdly, states concerned have an obligation to safeguard freedom of navigation and overflight in the region.

Lastly, disputes should be resolved by setting aside differences and promoting joint development. Through negotiations conducted on the basis of equality, Taiwan is willing to work with all states concerned to advance peace and stability in the South China Sea, and to jointly conserve and develop resources in the region.

The five actions include safeguarding the country’s fishing rights, participating in multilateral consultations, promoting scientific cooperation, strengthening humanitarian response and nurturing experts in the law of the sea.

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紀念收復南海諸島七十周年　總統重申堅定捍衛領土主權    總統府 20161209

President Tsai attends exhibition commemorating 70th anniversary of recovery of South China Sea Islands

 

總統出席「經略南海･永保太平－收復南海諸島七十周年紀念特展」開幕式

中華民國105年12月09日

English

蔡英文總統今（9）日上午前往國史館出席「經略南海･永保太平－收復南海諸島七十周年紀念特展」開幕式，除重申南海諸島及其相關海域主權屬於中華民國所有，亦說明政府針對南海議題提出「四點原則」和「五項做法」的初步成果和進展。

On the morning of December 9, President Tsai Ing-wen proceeded to Academia Historica to attend the opening ceremony of the special exhibition "Sustainable Governance and Enduring Peace: An Exhibition Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Recovery of the South China Sea Islands."  In her speech, the president reiterated that the Republic of China (ROC) has sovereignty over the South China Sea Islands and their relevant waters, and elaborated on the initial results and progress made on the "four principles" and "five actions" that the ROC government put forth with regard to the South China Sea issue.

 

總統抵達後，先觀賞由南沙指揮官王茂霖介紹太平島生活現況與設施的影片，隨後致詞如下：

Upon arriving, President Tsai watched a video in which Commander of the Nansha Islands Wang Mao-lin (王茂霖) introduced the current living situation and facilities on Taiping Island. The president then delivered a speech, the translation of which is as follows:

 

很高興來參加「經略南海．永保太平－收復南海諸島七十周年紀念特展」的開幕式，今天現場有相關部會首長、各領域的專家學者，我們也請到曾經守護南沙太平島的士官兵代表，除了共襄盛舉，更要感謝各位過去的付出。

I am pleased to be here at the inauguration ceremony for the special exhibition "Sustainable Governance and Enduring Peace: An Exhibition Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Recovery of the South China Sea Islands." I see before me the heads of various agencies and distinguished scholars from many fields. We have also invited representatives of the soldiers who once protected Taiping Island. We celebrate this occasion with you, and thank you for all the contributions that you have made.

 

近年來，南海議題受到很大的關注，同時，也跟中華民國的領土主權，以及相關海域的權利息息相關。

In recent years, the South China Sea issue has been the subject of intense spotlight, and is highly relevant for the Republic of China's territorial sovereignty and rights over the relevant waters.

 

今（105）年12月，是我國政府收復南海諸島七十周年，內政部和國史館舉辦相關文物及影像的特展，既是要紀念七十年前的收復南疆行動，更是希望彰顯我們保衛南海疆土、維護區域和平的努力與貢獻。

This December marks the 70th anniversary of our government's recovery of the South China Sea Islands.  On this occasion, the Ministry of the Interior and Academia Historica have organized this special exhibition of artifacts and images not only to commemorate this anniversary, but also to highlight the efforts and contributions our country has made to protect our territories in the South China Sea and safeguard regional peace.

 

南海海域問題相當複雜，各聲索國所聲索的範圍相互重疊，涉入的國家數量眾多，牽涉層面也涵蓋區域安全、外交關係，以及各國的政經利益，政府會持續和各國合作協商。

The issues regarding the South China Sea are highly complex, with overlapping claims by the claimants and a large number of states involved. At stake is not only regional security, but also diplomatic relations and the political and economic interests of nations. The ROC government will continue to cooperate and negotiate with all states concerned.

 

我也要再一次重申，政府會堅定地捍衛我國在南海的領土主權，並且依照國際法和海洋法，主張應該有的海域權利，不會放棄主權及我國的合法權利。

I once again reiterate that the government will staunchly safeguard our country's territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea, and insists upon all legal rights over the relevant waters in accordance with international law and the law of the sea. We will relinquish neither our sovereignty nor the rights that are ours by law.

 

太平島不僅是我國領土，同時也是臺灣為區域和平、穩定 做出具體貢獻的重要場域。今年7月，我們對南海議題提出「四點原則」和「五項做法」，已經取得一系列的初步成果和進展，我也要在此向各位說明：

Taiping Island is not only the sovereign territory of the ROC, it is also an important site for concrete contributions by Taiwan to regional peace and stability. In July of this year (2016) we put forth "four principles" and "five actions" with regard to the South China Sea issue. Let me now elaborate on the initial results and progress we have achieved:

 

首先，在捍衛漁權的部分，近半年來，海巡署在東沙及南沙地區強化護漁能量，增加在太平島海域巡護的航次和時間，加強取締非法越界捕撈的非本國籍漁船。

The first action is to safeguard our country's fishing rights. In the past six months, our Coast Guard Administration has stepped up protection of Taiwanese fishermen in the Dongsha (Pratas) and Nansha (Spratly) regions, increased the frequency and duration of patrols in the relevant waters of Taiping Island, and strengthened law enforcement against non-ROC fishing boats that illegally operate in the relevant waters of the South China Sea Islands.

 

第二，在多邊協商部分，政府透過各項相關對話機制，多次向國際社會表達我國「擱置爭議，共同開發」的南海政策主張，也獲得相關國家的重視。

The second action concerns participation in multilateral negotiations. Through various mechanisms for dialogue and on multiple occasions, the government has expressed to the international community our country's position, which is for the parties to "set aside differences and promote joint development." This position has been positively acknowledged by the countries concerned.

 

第三，在科學合作的努力上，我們以太平島為中心，跟周邊國家合作，推動包括監測地震、海嘯、氣候變遷、海洋酸化等科學合作計畫，以實際行動促進南海和平及永續發展。

The third is to promote scientific cooperation. With Taiping Island as the center, we are working with some states concerned to initiate scientific projects such as monitoring and detection of earthquakes, tsunamis, climate change, and ocean acidification. We are taking concrete actions to advance peace and sustainable development in the South China Sea.

 

第四，在人道救援工作上，海巡署在太平島海域及東沙海域，持續執行人道救援工作，並且和相關部會合作，於今年11月29日，在太平島舉行「南援一號」人道操演，向國際社會展現，太平島完全有能力，做為南海區域的「人道救援中心與運補基地」。

The fourth is to strengthen humanitarian response. Our Coast Guard Administration continues to perform humanitarian rescue in the relevant waters of Taiping Island and Dongsha Island. On November 29 it collaborated with relevant agencies to stage a humanitarian assistance exercise entitled "Operation Nanyuan No. 1", demonstrating to the international community that Taiping Island is fully capable of serving as a base for humanitarian assistance and supply in the South China Sea.

 

第五，我們也持續培養及鼓勵海洋法的研究人才，來強化國家因應國際法律議題的能量。目前，內政部及相關單位，已經舉辦海洋法相關研習會，積極培育海事議題的專門人才。

Our fifth action is to continue nurturing and encouraging research talent in the law of the sea, so as to reinforce Taiwan's capacity to respond to international legal issues. Our Ministry of the Interior and other relevant agencies have already organized workshops on the law of the sea, and are actively cultivating specialists on maritime issues.

 

展望未來，臺灣將會在和平、人道、生態及永續的價值之上，持續維護南海航行和飛越自由。同時，我們也願意在平等協商的基礎上，和相關國家共同促進南海區域的和平穩定，並共同保護及開發南海資源。

Looking to the future, Taiwan will continue to safeguard freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea, based on the values of peace, humanitarianism, ecology, and sustainability. At the same time, we are also willing, through negotiations conducted on the basis of equality, to work with all states concerned to advance peace and stability in the South China Sea, and to jointly conserve and develop resources in the region.

 

最後，我要再一次感謝所有曾經在太平島上駐守的同仁。你們不畏風雨、克服萬難、捍衛南疆的付出跟努力，值得所有國人同胞最誠摯的感謝。感謝大家出席今天的活動，也祝福我們的特展圓滿順利。

Last but not least, I would like to once again thank all those who once stood watch over Taiping Island. Braving all storms and hardship you dedicated yourselves to the protection of our territories in the South China Sea, and for this you are owed the heartfelt gratitude of all Taiwanese people. I thank you all for joining us at this event, and wish great success for this special exhibition. Thank you.

 

在今天的開幕式中，總統也致電王指揮官視訊連線，除肯定「南援一號」人道操演成功，也親切詢問島上人員的生活情況，表達對全體駐島人員的慰問與勉勵；內政部部長葉俊榮也將國旗及目前駐守太平島人員共同簽名之簽名卡呈獻總統，彰顯政府捍衛南海主權之立場與決心。

As part of the opening ceremony, President Tsai also placed a video call to Commander Wang to commend the success of the "Operation Nanyuan No. 1" humanitarian assistance exercise. She also inquired into the life and welfare of everyone stationed on the island, and expressed her sincere appreciation and encouragement. Minister of the Interior Yeh Jiunn-rong (葉俊榮) presented President Tsai with a national flag and a card signed by the personnel currently stationed on Taiping Island, to highlight the government's position and determination to defend our country's sovereignty in the South China Sea.

 

隨後，總統參觀「歷史經略」、「南疆鎖鑰」及「永續太平」等三大主題展覽，除瞭解政府歷來持續和平經營太平島的成果，包括推動生態保育、人道救援及科學研究等相關措施及計畫，亦彰顯政府經略南海、永保太平之堅定立場；由於葉部長今年8月曾在太平島寄明信片給總統，此次特展也特別展出該張明信片，上面蓋有太平島郵局戳章，亦象徵我國主權所在，深具意義。

President Tsai then toured the three thematic areas of the exhibition –"Historical Developments," "Key to the Southern Territories," and "Sustainable Peace". She learned about successive government's accomplishments in peacefully managing Taiping Island, including measures and projects to promote ecological conservation, humanitarian rescue, and scientific research. The tour also highlighted the unwavering resolve of the government to further sustainable governance and enduring peace in the South China Sea. On display at the exhibition is also a postcard that Minister Yeh sent from Taiping Island to President Tsai in August of this year. The card bears the postmark of the Taiping Island post office, which is deeply meaningful as it symbolizes the sovereignty of our country.

 

包括內政部部長葉俊榮、國安會諮詢委員童振源、國史館館長吳密察、海巡署署長李仲威、國防部副部長李喜明及科技部次長裘正健等亦出席是項活動。

In addition to Minister of the Interior Yeh Jiunn-rong, also attending the event were National Security Council Advisor Tung Chen-yuan (童振源), Academia Historica President Wu Mi-cha (吳密察), Minister of the Coast Guard Administration Lee Chung-wei (李仲威), Deputy Minister of National Defense Lee Hsi-ming (李喜明), and Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Chiu Jeng-jiann (裘正健).