This is a quite interesting story. Yet the piece one forgot to mention is that the government of Republic of China was founded in 1912, after the intense and long warfare. Meaning at most, the author's evidence could prove that during the times somewhat around 1912-1927. It wasn't on the government's official records, while they're trying to define its territory.
It does not affect evidence dated back before.
On the other hand, similar arguments could effectively be found for other countries who also land the claims. As their claims were only made more recently, as well as their governments, all after a long time of western colonization.
Different claims made by different countries must all be examined. Put one in the spotlight without examining others could only raise suspicions.
It does not affect evidence dated back before.
On the other hand, similar arguments could effectively be found for other countries who also land the claims. As their claims were only made more recently, as well as their governments, all after a long time of western colonization.
Different claims made by different countries must all be examined. Put one in the spotlight without examining others could only raise suspicions.