China’s insistence on the alleged invalidity of the 2016 arbitral ruling junking its nine-dash line claim on the West Philippine Sea is an affront to the international community that subscribes to such laws. WestPHSea | GabrielLaluINQ
After US rejects China sea claims, PH defense chief tells Beijing: Comply with arbitral ruling, heed Unclos
“China wants the Philippines to abandon the ruling and instead engage in arrangements approved by Xi and Duterte, which will ultimately result in the loss of our sovereign rights and the solidification of China’s illegal claims,” he added.— amid several issues plaguing China’s alleged intrusion into Philippine waters.China’s nine-dash line claim —a series of lines that show their supposed territory within the South China Sea but also includes a huge part of the West Philippine Sea .
The case damaged ties between the two countries. However, Duterte, on assuming office, adopted an independent foreign policy that repaired the relationship.
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