中日东海争端之评析

An analysis of Sino-Japanese Dispute over the East China Sea Issue

在中日之间诸多的历史和现实争端中,东海大陆架和钓鱼岛争端最为关键。由于涉及两国的国家主权利益,中日双方决不会轻易让步。中日东海争端无论最终通过协商解决还是提交国际法院解决,中国都必须为自己的主张提供足够的法理支持。本文对钓鱼岛归属及东海海界划分提出了自己见解。

Among various issues of historical and modem disputes between China and Japan, the one over the East China Sea continental shelf and Diaoyu Islands remains the most crucial. Since the disputes involve national sovereign fights, either sides will not be willing to easily make a concession. Under such circumstances, the dispute will have to be settled either through consultation or by submitting to the International Court. In each case,however, China must present solid legal evidence to support its standing. The present paper thus suggests a possible solution to the disputes over the ownership of Diaoyu Islands and the maritime delimitation of the East China Sea.