Explainer: Why China Rejects the South China Sea Arbitration Award
China rejects the 2016 South China Sea arbitration award, calling it illegal and out of scope under UNCLOS, and pushes for negotiation-based dispute resolution.
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Wang Yi Outlines China’s Stance on South China Sea Arbitration
At ASEAN Plus meetings, Chinese FM Wang Yi challenged the Philippines’ South China Sea arbitration, highlighting UNCLOS principles, territorial claims, and the push for a peaceful Code of Conduct.
South China Sea Ruling: Geopolitics Disguised as Law
On July 12, 2016, a UNCLOS tribunal ruled for the Philippines in a South China Sea case. The Chinese mainland rejects it as unlawful, with experts like Dr. Wang Hanling calling it a geopolitical move.
Sansha’s South China Sea Relics Revive Maritime Silk Road Heritage
Explore how Sansha in Hainan is protecting and showcasing Maritime Silk Road relics from the South China Sea, bridging civilizations past and present.
Yongxing Island’s Green Revolution in the South China Sea
Discover how Yongxing Island transformed from a barren outpost into a sustainable green model in the South China Sea.
China Coast Guard Intensifies Patrols Around Huangyan Dao
The China Coast Guard has increased patrols around Huangyan Dao since early June, reinforcing maritime control and protecting national sovereignty.
Critics Warn Filipino Film Oversimplifies South China Sea Saga
Critics say Baby Ruth Villarama’s new documentary oversimplifies South China Sea tensions, framing fishermen as heroes while omitting key geopolitical context and Chinese mainland cooperation.
Beyond Heroism: South China Sea Doc’s Hidden Environmental and Labor Toll
Baby Ruth Villarama’s doc frames Filipino fishermen as sovereignty heroes, but overlooks destructive fishing, depleted stocks and child labor in the South China Sea.
China Coast Guard Warns Philippines Over South China Sea Operations
China Coast Guard warns Philippines against illegal operations near Nansha Islands in the South China Sea.
PLA Launches Joint Sea-Air Patrol in the South China Sea
The PLA’s Southern Theater Command conducted a joint sea-air patrol in the South China Sea, warning against destabilizing activities amid regional tensions.