RTHK "In Perspective"
An Analysis of the Falklands Incident
Speakers :
Mr. Liu Jia-ju (Head of History Department, Hong
Kong Baptist College)
Mr. John D. Young (Lecturer, Chinese Department,
University of Hong Kong
Mr. Tsang Tak-sing (Editor, International Affairs
Page, New Evening Post)
Mr. David C.K. Lang (Tutor, Government and Public
Administration Department. Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Host: Wong Kui-hung
Producer : Judy Jim
Broadcasting Dates :
10.00 p.m.
12.00 noon
11.00 p.m.
17th April, 1982
1.00 p.m. 18th April, 1982
RTHK Radio I
Which country has sovereignty over the Falklands?
C.K. Lang : It is true that in 1833 Britain seized the Falkland
Islands by force, however this does not mean that Argentina has
a legitimate right to take over all the South American territories
left behind by the Spanish. Spain, when it drew off from the
Falklands in 1811, had not clarify the Islands' sovereignty
problem. Argentina's claim over the Falklands is solely based
on geographic proximity, if so, does it mean that had Uruguay
been nearer to the Falklands, it should also have enjoyed sovereign
rights over the Islands? Furthermore, in sending troops to seize
the Falklands, Argentina has breached two basic principles of
the United Nations: peaceful settlement for all international
disputes and respect for the wishes of the local population.
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