English Dictionary

international waters

noun

(international law) Those parts of the ocean that are not legally recognized as being under the jurisdiction of any national government.

The ship was sailing in international waters.

意味（1）

(international law) Those parts of the ocean that are not legally recognized as being under the jurisdiction of any national government.

Beijing claims sovereignty over Taiwan despite China's ruling Communist Party never having controlled the island -- and considers the strait part of its "internal waters."

Beijing claims sovereignty over Taiwan despite China's ruling Communist Party never having controlled the island -- and considers the strait part of its internal waters. The US Navy, however, says most of the strait is in international waters.