An international tribunal at The Hague has found that China has no legal basis to claim historic rights over South China sea. In the 497-page ruling, judges found that China has interfered with traditional Philippine fishing rights at Scarborough Shoal and that Chinese sea vessels created a serious risk of collision with Philippine vessels. China has said it will not be bound by the ruling, as per a report by Reuters.
China breached Philippine’s sovereign rights by exploring resources near Reed Bank, ruled The Hague South China Sea tribunal. China has no legal basis to claim historic rights within nine-dash line, the tribunal said.
China state media say China ‘does not accept or acknowledge’ Hague South China sea ruling, says a report by news agency AP.
Meanwhile, Japan foreign minister says The Hague tribunal ruling on South China sea is final, legally binding and that all parties are required to comply even as Reuters claims China has carried out calibration tests at two new South China Sea airports.
China has no legal basis to claim historic rights within nine-dash line, says Hague South China sea tribunal rules.
Philippines vs China: Q and A on South China Sea court case at The Hague international tribunal