Diplomacy
14 Nations Reaffirm Arbitral Ruling, Say China's Claims Lack Legal Basis
The Philippines and 13 other nations reaffirmed the Arbitral Award on the South China Sea on its 10th anniversary, calling it "final, legally binding, and definitive." They stated China's expansive maritime claims lack legal basis and opposed any unilateral actions threatening regional peace and stability.
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