China Calls It Waste Paper. The Philippines' Win Still Sets The Rules
Ten years after the Philippines' landmark legal victory against China regarding South China Sea claims, the ruling remains a significant international precedent despite China's refusal to recognize it. The Philippines is now utilizing 'assertive transparency' to highlight China's maritime violations and gain international support.
Why it matters
The ongoing dispute serves as a primary test case for international maritime law and the effectiveness of legal arbitration in the face of regional superpower aggression.
Aerospace & Defense China Calls It Waste Paper. The Philippines' Win Still Sets The Rules By Jill Goldenziel ,
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