Snapshots
Treason lawsuit
July 28, 2015
New Party Chairman Yok Mu-ming (third left) files a lawsuit for treason against former President Lee Teng-hui July 27 at Taiwan High Prosecutors’ Office. Yok initiated the action following Lee’s recent remarks in Japan regarding sovereignty of the Diaoyutai Islands. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates that the Diaoyutais are an inherent part of ROC territory. (CNA)