Negotiations on fishing dispute stall

NO PROGRESS The government said relations with Japan remained firm, but there was no sign of a breakthrough that would protect fishermen from Japanese patrols

By Mac William Bishop and Jimmy Chuang / STAFF REPORTERS

"The Diaoyutais belong to Taiwan; matters relating to this will eventually be solved through peaceful methods. Taiwan will not discuss the issue with China, and the rights of Taiwanese fishermen will be guaranteed before anything else," the press release said.

Additional reporting by Chiu Yu-tzu