釣魚台列嶼是存在於台灣與日本之間，既是歷史上亦是國際法上的領土爭議。 首先，本論文將先從分析與判別有關釣魚台列嶼的歷史、文獻、宣言條約、公文書、以及各紛爭關係者的主張，並對紛爭的遠因與近因加以敘述。然後，針對日本所主張的先占與時效原則等予以反論之。之後，預測釣魚台列嶼領有爭議的可能發展。 其次，依據國際法與聯合國海洋法條約，闡述有關領土紛爭的大陸礁層權利、以及專屬經濟水域的境界劃定等規則。並藉由與釣魚台列嶼爭議有關聯性的島嶼領有紛爭之國際判例，期能對釣魚台問題提供參考。 另外，再從「台灣」的法地位問題為中心論述之，並以國際法的承認與繼承原則為理論基礎，針對台灣在國際法上是否可以主張國家主權為研究議題。此外，並提及台灣的未來發展。 最後，根據以上的討論，釐清台灣的地位問題與釣魚台列嶼的爭議。在整理出各方之論點後，對於台灣的法地位、以及對釣魚台問題的處置方式，提出個人的看法。 The issue of Tiaoyutai Islands is a historical and a territorial one in international laws between Taiwan and Japan.
First, the thesis will analyze and measure the history, literature, manifesto, agreements, document and assertions about Tiaoyutai Islands of different parties and will describe the reasons and occasions of the disputes. Then, it will criticize the claims of Japan regarding occupation and prescription principles. After, it will predict the possible development of Tiaoyutai Inlands’ attribution.
Second, based on the clauses of the International Laws and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), it will explicate the rights of continental shelf and the rules of defining Exclusive Economic Zone. And it will provide solutions to Tiaoyutai Islands issue in reference to international case of island occupation disputes.
Other than that, the thesis will dissertate on the legal status of Taiwan and will be based on the theories of recognition and inheritance to analyze if Taiwan has the right to assert sovereignty upon International Law. Also, it will talk about the future development of Taiwan.
Finally, based on the above-mentioned discussion, it will examine the issues of Taiwan’s position and Tiaoyutai Islands’ attribution. And it will provide personal opinion after formulating different aspects regarding the 2 issues.
