18일 친 강 중국 외무부 대변인은 중국이 조어도 제도에 대한 주권이 있다고 주장했다.
친 대변인은 조어도 제도가 고대부터 중국 영토의 일부였다고 밝혔다. 이번 발언은 일본이 최근 조어도 제도에 대한 관할권을 주장한 데 따른 것으로 보인다.
(신화통신, 2010. 3. 18)
China reiterates sovereign rights over Diaoyu Islands
China has indisputable sovereign rights over the Diaoyu Islands and adjacent islets, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Qin Gang said in Beijing Thursday.
Qin said the Diaoyu Islands and adjacent islets have been an inalienable part of China’s territory since ancient times.
Qin made the remarks in response to a question about Japan’s latest claim over the islands.
Japanese Foreign Minister Okada Katsuya said on Tuesday that Japan had sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands. Okada made the comment when asked about China’s move to implement the Law on Island Protection that lists the Diaoyu Islands among the subjects of protection.
(Xinhua, March 18, 2010)