A group of opposition lawmakers has set out for an inspection of Taiwan-governed Taiping Island in the South China Sea. They're making the trip despite government warnings over heightened tensions between China and the Philippines, both of which also have claims in the region.
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00:00 A group of opposition lawmakers has set off to inspect Taiwan-governed Taiping Island
00:06 in the South China Sea.
00:08 "On behalf of the people of Taiwan, we are here to inspect the South China Sea, the South
00:14 China Sea and the territory of the Republic of China.
00:16 We also want to formally announce to the world our determination to defend our sovereignty."
00:22 Taiping Island, also known as Ituaba, is the largest landmass in the hotly contested Spratly
00:27 Islands which are also claimed by China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines.
00:34 It is one of two Taiwanese-governed islands in the South China Sea.
00:38 Taiwan's government has warned lawmakers against visiting the island at this time, citing frequent
00:44 clashes between the Philippines and China in recent months over claims in the region.
00:49 No lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party have joined the inspection.
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