Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno applied on the basis of sufficient scientific evidence over the waters south of Okinotorishima, where the examination as a continental shelf of Japan has been postponed by the UN committee due to the opposition from China and South Korea. He emphasized the idea of working to encourage early recommendations.
Regarding the sea area to the south of Okinotorishima, which is located at the southernmost tip of Japan, the government applied to the United Nations Committee in 2008 as a continental shelf of Japan under international law that can collect mineral resources on the seabed. However, the examination has been postponed due to the backlash from China and South Korea.
In connection with this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno reported at a press conference in the morning that China had published several scientific papers denying topographical ties. I would like to refrain from commenting on each one. "
He added, "I think the government has already applied for an extension of the continental shelf in this area on a well-founded basis. We will work with the UN committee to make early recommendations." Said.