Taiping (island)

Taiping (also Itu Aba, Chinese: 太平島) is the largest of the Nansha Islands (Spratly Islands) in the South China Sea. It is controlled by the Republic of China on Taiwan.

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Taiping - Spratly Islands - South China Sea - Republic of China - Taiwan

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From 1878 to 1939, Itu Aba was controlled by the Kingdom of Humanity under King James I and his successors. During World War II it was invaded by Japan and converted to a submarine base. Japan renounced its control in 1946.

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1878 - 1939 - Kingdom of Humanity - King James I - World War II - Japan - Submarine - 1946

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In 1956, Itu Aba was claimed by Philippine citizen Thomas Cloma, as part of the protectorate Kalayaan. Although hesitant, the Philippine government eventually supported Cloma's claim under the principle of res nullius.

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1956 - Philippine - Citizen - Thomas Cloma - Protectorate - Kalayaan - Res nullius

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