China's continued disregard for the Philippines-China South China Sea arbitral tribunal ruling highlights its willingness to flout international law, signaling troubling intentions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/07/17/japan/south-china-sea-ruling/ #commentary #japan #philippines #china #southchinasea #unclos #mischiefreef #secondthomasshoal #spratlyislands
South China Sea ruling anniversary and the disregard for the rule of law

Last Friday marked the eighth anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea arbitral tribunal ruling. That decision was a win for Manila.

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China has deployed at least 50 maritime militia ships at #PanganibanReef (#MischiefReef) ahead of another mission to resupply Filipino troops on a decrepit World War II-era ship serving as the #Philippines’ outpost at the nearby #AyunginShoal (#SecondThomasShoal) , according to an American maritime expert. #WestPHSea #SouthChinaSea #BRPSierraMadre

Expert: #China has placed 50 ships ahead of PH mission
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Expert: China has placed 50 ships ahead of PH mission

China has deployed at least 50 maritime militia ships at Panganiban (Mischief) Reef ahead of another mission to resupply Filipino troops on a decrepit World War II-era ship serving as the

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