Full Text: Diaoyu Dao, an Inherent Territory of China

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Full Text: Diaoyu Dao, an Inherent Territory of China

(Xinhua)

16:41, September 25, 2012

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BEIJING, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China on Tuesday published a white paper on Diaoyu Dao, an inherent territory of China.

Following is the full text of the white paper:

Diaoyu Dao, an Inherent Territory of China

(September 2012)

State Council Information Office

The People's Republic of China

Contents

Foreword

I. Diaoyu Dao is China's Inherent Territory

II. Japan Grabbed Diaoyu Dao from China

III. Backroom Deals Between the United States and Japan Concerning Diaoyu Dao are Illegal and Invalid

IV. Japan's Claim of Sovereignty over Diaoyu Dao is Totally Unfounded

V. China has Taken Resolute Measures to Safeguard its Sovereignty over Diaoyu Dao

Conclusion

Foreword

Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands are an inseparable part of the Chinese territory. Diaoyu Dao is China's inherent territory in all historical, geographical and legal terms, and China enjoys indisputable sovereignty over Diaoyu Dao.

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