China's Stance on the South China Sea Arbitration Unilaterally Initiated by the Philippines.

The article examines the position of China in the South China Sea arbitration case that was unilaterally filed by the Philippines to a United Nations (UN) Arbitral Tribunal, which awarded a unanimous decision favoring the Philippines on July 12, 2016. Also cited are China's position on the issues of territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and the claim by China that the Philippines' action is against the political culture and tradition of East Asia.