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Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs, Volume 42 (2024)
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Volume 42 of the Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs publishes scholarly articles and essays on international and transnational law, as well as compiles official documents on the state practice of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in 2024. The Yearbook publishes on multidisciplinary topics with a focus on international and transnational law issues regarding the Republic of China (Taiwan), Mainland China, and ASEAN.
Ying-jeou Ma, S.J.D., is the former President of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Preface
Ying-jeou Ma
List of Figures and Tables
Notes on Contributors
Edited by Pasha Hsieh and Pei-Lun Tsai
Reflecting on the Kinmen Accord, Looking Forward to the Future of Cross-Strait Relations
C. V. Chen
Edited by I-Ju Chen, Pasha L. Hsieh, Howard Jyun-Syun Li, Chieh Lo, Tran Hoang Tu Linh, and Pei-Lun Tsai
Symposium Introduction: Green Regionalism in the New World Order
Armin Cuyvers and Pasha L. Hsieh
From Green to Sustainable Regionalism: Why Does It Matter and How Are We Doing? a Case Study of the EU Raw Materials Regulation
Daniëlla Dam-de Jong
Constructing Green Regionalism Network with Long-Term Policy Investments
Wei-hao Huang and Chien-shih Huang
The Role of Transnational Private Regulation in Green Regionalism: ISDA and the Development of Sustainability-Linked Derivatives
Rachel Phang
An Analysis of ASEAN Climate Policies and NDC Targets: Progress, Gaps, and Challenges
Suhailah Akbari
Fostering Environmental Governance and Green Regionalism Within the ASEAN Investment Treaty Framework
Teerawat Wongkaew
Grouping Effect under International Environmental Law—a Case Study on Transboundary Harm Governance in ASEAN Countries
Howard Jyun-Syun Li
EU Green Deal: Green Regionalism or Trade Protectionism? a Discussion on the Conditions for Free Trade to Promote Deforestation Prevention in Selected ASEAN Countries
Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, Nguyen Hoang Thai Hy and Tran Thi Thuan Giang
The Development of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance: a Comparative Analysis
Jiun-Da Lin
The Green Giant is Landing – the EU Green Regionalism and Taiwan’s Offshore Wind-Power Development
Scott Y. Lin
Between Carbon Neutrality, Energy Security, and Industrial Competitiveness: Local Content Requirements in Offshore Wind Energy and the WTO
Fang Meng Mandy
Edited by Han-Wei Liu
Hong Kong as an Actor in International Economic Law by Julien Chaisse, Hart Publishing, 2024, xl +301 pp.
Thomas Lehmann
Energy and the Environment: Exploring the Nexus under International Economic Law by Sherzod Shadikhodjaev, Cambridge University Press, 2024, 386 pp.
Sonia E. Rolland
Economic Cooperation in the Shadow of Contested Sovereignty by Chien-Huei Wu, Ching-Fu Lin, and Han-Wei Liu, Hart Publishing (2025), 272 pp.
Sungjin Kang
Compiled by Chun-i Chen, Kai-Chih Chang, and I-Hon Hsiao, with the Assistance of Lee & Li Attorneys-at-Law
Explanatory Note
I International Law in General
Inaugural Address of ROC 16th-Term President Lai Ching-te
President Lai Delivers 2024 National Day Address
II Subjects of International Law
III International Organizations
Republic of China (Taiwan) and Intergovernmental Organizations
Statement by H.E. Mr John Chen-Chung Deng in WTO MC13
Foreign Minister Lin, Health and Welfare Minister Chiu Hold Joint Press Conference to Express Taiwan’s Staunch Determination to Participate in WHO and WHA
International Support for Taiwan’s Participation Reaches New Heights at 77th World Health Assembly3
MOFA Thanks IPAC for Passing Model Resolution on UNGA Resolution 2758 and Showing Concrete Support for Taiwan
Taiwan’s 2024 UN Bid Aims to Refute Distortion and Misapplication of UNGA Resolution 2758
MOFA Strongly Condemns Chinese Foreign Minister Wang for Misrepresenting UNGA Resolution 2758 at 79th UNGA Session
MOFA Sincerely Thanks International Community for Supporting Taiwan’s Participation in INTERPOL
APEC Leader’s Representative Lin Hsin-i Holds International Press Conference
IV Individuals
Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch Judgment
Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch Judgment (May 7, 2024), 111-Shang-Chung-Geng-Si-1 (2022)
Supreme Court Judgment (May 29, 2024) 113-Tai-Shang-821 (2024)
Secretary-General of the Judicial Yuan (June 11, 2024), Ref. No.: Interpretation No. Mi-Tai-Ting-Shou-Jia-Yi-1120024096
Taipei High Administrative Court Local Division Ruling (October 11, 2024) 113-Hsing-Ti-2 (2024)
V Territory and Territorial Jurisdiction
VI State Responsibility
VII The Law of the Sea, Environment, Health, and Aviation 280
The Ministry of National Defense’s Response to Reports That “Airborne Balloons by the CCP Had Continuously Flown over Taiwan”
MOFA Response to China’s Implementation of Provisions on Administrative Law Enforcement Procedures of Coast Guard Agencies from June 15
Statement by the Ministry of National Defense on a Canadian Frigate’s Passage through the Taiwan Strait
Statement by the Ministry of National Defense on a German Frigate’s Passage through the Taiwan Strait
MOFA Affirms Stance Taken by US, Japan, Australia, India, and ROK at ASEAN Summits Underlining Importance of Peace and Stability in South China Sea
Statement by the Ministry of National Defense on a French Warship Passage through the Taiwan Strait
MOFA Response to Philippines’ Enactment of Domestic Laws and China’s Announcement of Maritime Baselines Regarding South China Sea
VIII The Law of Treaties
IX Diplomatic, Consular and Similar Relations
MOFA Response to Resolutions Introduced in the US Congress on Taiwan’s Democracy and Taiwan-US Partnership
MOFA Response to False Statements Made by Some West Asian and African Countries Following Taiwan’s Elections
R.O.C. (Taiwan) Government Has Terminated Diplomatic Relations with Republic of Nauru with Immediate Effect to Uphold National Dignity
Marshall Islands President Heine Reaffirms Solid Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan Following Inauguration
MOFA Response to False Claims Made by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare
MOFA Response to NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg’s Comments Regarding Taiwan during Joint Press Conference with US Secretary of State Blinken
Foreign Minister Wu and Eswatini Foreign Minister Shakantu Sign Joint Declaration, Underscoring Rock-Solid Diplomatic Relations
MOFA Response to False Claims Made Regarding Taiwan by Russian Government
Taiwan and the US Sign International Development Cooperation MOU
Taiwan Signs Joint Statement with Like-Minded Countries on Support for Ukraine during WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference
Taiwan and US Sign Arrangement on Technical Cooperation in the Caribbean
MOFA Response to Passage of Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 by US House of Representatives
President Lai Witnesses Signing of Joint Communiqués on Diplomatic Relations by Palau, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines
MOFA Response to False Claims Regarding Taiwan Made in a Statement by Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Presidential Office Thanks G7 Members for Supporting Peace and Stability across the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan’s International Participation
R.O.C. (Taiwan) and Marshall Islands Sign MOU on Educational Cooperation
MOFA Response to Palau President Whipps’s Comment That China Is Weaponizing Tourism to Pressure Palau to Sever Relations with Taiwan
President Lai Attends Opening of Ketagalan Forum: 2024 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue
Report by Lin Chia-lung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), at the Foreign and National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan on October 21, 2024
President Lai Delivers Remarks before Departing for Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau
Foreign Minister Lin Signs Agreement with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ramírez on Mutual Visa Exemption for Regular Passport Holders of Taiwan and Paraguay 322
Taiwan Donates €4 Million to EBRD’s Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Guarantee Facility to Help Revitalize Ukrainian Insurance Market
X Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes
XI Arms Control, Use of Force and International Criminal Law
MOEA Adds Russian Firm to Taiwan’s Entity List
XII International Economic Relations
MOFA Welcomes European Parliament Resolution on China’s Influence on Critical Infrastructure, and Support for Deepening Taiwan-EU Trade and Investment Cooperation
Taiwan and Paraguay Escalate Trade Relations during 4th ECA Joint Committee Meeting
MOEA Minister Leads Taiwanese Delegation to the U.S. to Discuss Future Bilateral Economic and Trade Cooperation
Taiwan and Thailand Sign Investment Agreement, Marking Major Milestone in Bilateral Economic and Trade Relations
Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Mumbai Officially Inaugurated, Elevating Substantive Relations between Taiwan and India
Taiwan and Lithuania Sign MoU to Cooperate in Financial Innovation
XIII Private International Law
Ministry of Justice (February 27, 2024), Ref. No.: Interpretation No. Fa-Lu-11303502920
XIV Cross-Strait Relations
Ministry of National Defense: Airborne Balloon Indicates Gray-Zone Harassment by the CCP – the Armed Forces Remains Alert and Vigilant
MOFA Response to Chinese Commerce Ministry Considering End to Tariff Reduction on More ECFA Early-Harvest Products
MAC Strongly Condemns the CCP for Luring Away Taiwan’s Diplomatic Ally and Undermining the Cross-Strait Status Quo
MAC Strongly Protests Mainland China’s Unilateral Changes to Flight Route Operations Undermining Cross-Strait Relations and Threatening Regional Flight Safety & Regional Peace and Stability
Explanation of Amendments to the Public Notice Regarding the Prohibition against Holding Positions within the Mainland Chinese Political Parties, Government, or Military
Effective Today, Cross-Strait Same-Sex Couples Can Use Marriage Certificatefrom Third Country to Register Marriage at Household Registration Office
MAC Strongly Condemns CCP Targeted Military Exercises in Waters and Airspace around Taiwan for Severe Disruption of Regional Peace and Stability, and Cross-Strait Relations
Taipei High Administrative Court Upper Division Judgment (October 17, 2024), 113-Su-13 (2024)
MOFA Response to China Using APEC and Other Key International Forums to Disparage Taiwan’s Sovereignty and Spread Falsehoods Intended to Confuse International Public Opinion 345
MAC Voices Concern over Sentencing of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists, Urges Hong Kong Authorities to Safeguard Freedoms, End Political Repression, and Release Detainees
XV Others
Treaties/Agreements Concluded by the Republic of China (Taiwan) with Other Countries and International Organizations in 2024
Compiled by Chun-i Chen, Kai-Chih Chang, and Pasha L. Hsieh.
Chronological List
Selected Texts
India
Paraguay
Thailand
Guidelines for Submissions to the Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs
Ying-jeou Ma
List of Figures and Tables
Notes on Contributors
Article
Edited by Pasha Hsieh and Pei-Lun Tsai
Reflecting on the Kinmen Accord, Looking Forward to the Future of Cross-Strait Relations
C. V. Chen
Symposium
Edited by I-Ju Chen, Pasha L. Hsieh, Howard Jyun-Syun Li, Chieh Lo, Tran Hoang Tu Linh, and Pei-Lun Tsai
Symposium Introduction: Green Regionalism in the New World Order
Armin Cuyvers and Pasha L. Hsieh
From Green to Sustainable Regionalism: Why Does It Matter and How Are We Doing? a Case Study of the EU Raw Materials Regulation
Daniëlla Dam-de Jong
Constructing Green Regionalism Network with Long-Term Policy Investments
Wei-hao Huang and Chien-shih Huang
The Role of Transnational Private Regulation in Green Regionalism: ISDA and the Development of Sustainability-Linked Derivatives
Rachel Phang
An Analysis of ASEAN Climate Policies and NDC Targets: Progress, Gaps, and Challenges
Suhailah Akbari
Fostering Environmental Governance and Green Regionalism Within the ASEAN Investment Treaty Framework
Teerawat Wongkaew
Grouping Effect under International Environmental Law—a Case Study on Transboundary Harm Governance in ASEAN Countries
Howard Jyun-Syun Li
EU Green Deal: Green Regionalism or Trade Protectionism? a Discussion on the Conditions for Free Trade to Promote Deforestation Prevention in Selected ASEAN Countries
Nguyen Thi Lan Huong, Nguyen Hoang Thai Hy and Tran Thi Thuan Giang
The Development of the ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance: a Comparative Analysis
Jiun-Da Lin
The Green Giant is Landing – the EU Green Regionalism and Taiwan’s Offshore Wind-Power Development
Scott Y. Lin
Between Carbon Neutrality, Energy Security, and Industrial Competitiveness: Local Content Requirements in Offshore Wind Energy and the WTO
Fang Meng Mandy
Book Reviews
Edited by Han-Wei Liu
Hong Kong as an Actor in International Economic Law by Julien Chaisse, Hart Publishing, 2024, xl +301 pp.
Thomas Lehmann
Energy and the Environment: Exploring the Nexus under International Economic Law by Sherzod Shadikhodjaev, Cambridge University Press, 2024, 386 pp.
Sonia E. Rolland
Economic Cooperation in the Shadow of Contested Sovereignty by Chien-Huei Wu, Ching-Fu Lin, and Han-Wei Liu, Hart Publishing (2025), 272 pp.
Sungjin Kang
Contemporary Practice and Judicial Decisions of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Relating to International Law, 2024
Compiled by Chun-i Chen, Kai-Chih Chang, and I-Hon Hsiao, with the Assistance of Lee & Li Attorneys-at-Law
Explanatory Note
I International Law in General
Inaugural Address of ROC 16th-Term President Lai Ching-te
President Lai Delivers 2024 National Day Address
II Subjects of International Law
III International Organizations
Republic of China (Taiwan) and Intergovernmental Organizations
Statement by H.E. Mr John Chen-Chung Deng in WTO MC13
Foreign Minister Lin, Health and Welfare Minister Chiu Hold Joint Press Conference to Express Taiwan’s Staunch Determination to Participate in WHO and WHA
International Support for Taiwan’s Participation Reaches New Heights at 77th World Health Assembly3
MOFA Thanks IPAC for Passing Model Resolution on UNGA Resolution 2758 and Showing Concrete Support for Taiwan
Taiwan’s 2024 UN Bid Aims to Refute Distortion and Misapplication of UNGA Resolution 2758
MOFA Strongly Condemns Chinese Foreign Minister Wang for Misrepresenting UNGA Resolution 2758 at 79th UNGA Session
MOFA Sincerely Thanks International Community for Supporting Taiwan’s Participation in INTERPOL
APEC Leader’s Representative Lin Hsin-i Holds International Press Conference
IV Individuals
Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch Judgment
Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch Judgment (May 7, 2024), 111-Shang-Chung-Geng-Si-1 (2022)
Supreme Court Judgment (May 29, 2024) 113-Tai-Shang-821 (2024)
Secretary-General of the Judicial Yuan (June 11, 2024), Ref. No.: Interpretation No. Mi-Tai-Ting-Shou-Jia-Yi-1120024096
Taipei High Administrative Court Local Division Ruling (October 11, 2024) 113-Hsing-Ti-2 (2024)
V Territory and Territorial Jurisdiction
VI State Responsibility
VII The Law of the Sea, Environment, Health, and Aviation 280
The Ministry of National Defense’s Response to Reports That “Airborne Balloons by the CCP Had Continuously Flown over Taiwan”
MOFA Response to China’s Implementation of Provisions on Administrative Law Enforcement Procedures of Coast Guard Agencies from June 15
Statement by the Ministry of National Defense on a Canadian Frigate’s Passage through the Taiwan Strait
Statement by the Ministry of National Defense on a German Frigate’s Passage through the Taiwan Strait
MOFA Affirms Stance Taken by US, Japan, Australia, India, and ROK at ASEAN Summits Underlining Importance of Peace and Stability in South China Sea
Statement by the Ministry of National Defense on a French Warship Passage through the Taiwan Strait
MOFA Response to Philippines’ Enactment of Domestic Laws and China’s Announcement of Maritime Baselines Regarding South China Sea
VIII The Law of Treaties
IX Diplomatic, Consular and Similar Relations
MOFA Response to Resolutions Introduced in the US Congress on Taiwan’s Democracy and Taiwan-US Partnership
MOFA Response to False Statements Made by Some West Asian and African Countries Following Taiwan’s Elections
R.O.C. (Taiwan) Government Has Terminated Diplomatic Relations with Republic of Nauru with Immediate Effect to Uphold National Dignity
Marshall Islands President Heine Reaffirms Solid Diplomatic Ties with Taiwan Following Inauguration
MOFA Response to False Claims Made by Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare
MOFA Response to NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg’s Comments Regarding Taiwan during Joint Press Conference with US Secretary of State Blinken
Foreign Minister Wu and Eswatini Foreign Minister Shakantu Sign Joint Declaration, Underscoring Rock-Solid Diplomatic Relations
MOFA Response to False Claims Made Regarding Taiwan by Russian Government
Taiwan and the US Sign International Development Cooperation MOU
Taiwan Signs Joint Statement with Like-Minded Countries on Support for Ukraine during WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference
Taiwan and US Sign Arrangement on Technical Cooperation in the Caribbean
MOFA Response to Passage of Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 by US House of Representatives
President Lai Witnesses Signing of Joint Communiqués on Diplomatic Relations by Palau, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines
MOFA Response to False Claims Regarding Taiwan Made in a Statement by Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Presidential Office Thanks G7 Members for Supporting Peace and Stability across the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan’s International Participation
R.O.C. (Taiwan) and Marshall Islands Sign MOU on Educational Cooperation
MOFA Response to Palau President Whipps’s Comment That China Is Weaponizing Tourism to Pressure Palau to Sever Relations with Taiwan
President Lai Attends Opening of Ketagalan Forum: 2024 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue
Report by Lin Chia-lung, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan), at the Foreign and National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan on October 21, 2024
President Lai Delivers Remarks before Departing for Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau
Foreign Minister Lin Signs Agreement with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ramírez on Mutual Visa Exemption for Regular Passport Holders of Taiwan and Paraguay 322
Taiwan Donates €4 Million to EBRD’s Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Guarantee Facility to Help Revitalize Ukrainian Insurance Market
X Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes
XI Arms Control, Use of Force and International Criminal Law
MOEA Adds Russian Firm to Taiwan’s Entity List
XII International Economic Relations
MOFA Welcomes European Parliament Resolution on China’s Influence on Critical Infrastructure, and Support for Deepening Taiwan-EU Trade and Investment Cooperation
Taiwan and Paraguay Escalate Trade Relations during 4th ECA Joint Committee Meeting
MOEA Minister Leads Taiwanese Delegation to the U.S. to Discuss Future Bilateral Economic and Trade Cooperation
Taiwan and Thailand Sign Investment Agreement, Marking Major Milestone in Bilateral Economic and Trade Relations
Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Mumbai Officially Inaugurated, Elevating Substantive Relations between Taiwan and India
Taiwan and Lithuania Sign MoU to Cooperate in Financial Innovation
XIII Private International Law
Ministry of Justice (February 27, 2024), Ref. No.: Interpretation No. Fa-Lu-11303502920
XIV Cross-Strait Relations
Ministry of National Defense: Airborne Balloon Indicates Gray-Zone Harassment by the CCP – the Armed Forces Remains Alert and Vigilant
MOFA Response to Chinese Commerce Ministry Considering End to Tariff Reduction on More ECFA Early-Harvest Products
MAC Strongly Condemns the CCP for Luring Away Taiwan’s Diplomatic Ally and Undermining the Cross-Strait Status Quo
MAC Strongly Protests Mainland China’s Unilateral Changes to Flight Route Operations Undermining Cross-Strait Relations and Threatening Regional Flight Safety & Regional Peace and Stability
Explanation of Amendments to the Public Notice Regarding the Prohibition against Holding Positions within the Mainland Chinese Political Parties, Government, or Military
Effective Today, Cross-Strait Same-Sex Couples Can Use Marriage Certificatefrom Third Country to Register Marriage at Household Registration Office
MAC Strongly Condemns CCP Targeted Military Exercises in Waters and Airspace around Taiwan for Severe Disruption of Regional Peace and Stability, and Cross-Strait Relations
Taipei High Administrative Court Upper Division Judgment (October 17, 2024), 113-Su-13 (2024)
MOFA Response to China Using APEC and Other Key International Forums to Disparage Taiwan’s Sovereignty and Spread Falsehoods Intended to Confuse International Public Opinion 345
MAC Voices Concern over Sentencing of Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activists, Urges Hong Kong Authorities to Safeguard Freedoms, End Political Repression, and Release Detainees
XV Others
Treaties/Agreements Concluded by the Republic of China (Taiwan) with Other Countries and International Organizations in 2024
Compiled by Chun-i Chen, Kai-Chih Chang, and Pasha L. Hsieh.
Chronological List
Selected Texts
India
Paraguay
Thailand
Guidelines for Submissions to the Chinese (Taiwan) Yearbook of International Law and Affairs
Academics and practitioners interested in international law issues on Taiwan, Mainland China, ASEAN, and the Asia-Pacific.