1. A WAY THROUGH THE SOUTH CHINA SEA.
- Author
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Yu Lintao
- Subjects
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INTERNATIONAL arbitration , *BOUNDARY disputes , *SOVEREIGNTY , *INTERNATIONAL relations - Abstract
The article looks at the rejection of China of the award by an ad hoc arbitral tribunal regarding its dispute with the Philippines for the sovereignty over the South China Sea. It is inferred that China declared the award as null and void and has no binding force, citing the tribunal's failure of taking into account historical relics on the islands. China's willingness to work directly with concerned countries to resolve the dispute is discussed.
- Published
- 2016