Inherently biased and unjust 'piece of paper'

Just as anticipated, the South China Sea arbitral tribunal in The Hague delivered an outrageously one-sided ruling in the case initiated by the Philippines.

US pulled the strings behind the Philippines, observers say

The United States was behind the Philippines, trying to stir up matters in the South China Sea in order to block China and thus improve its regional military and diplomatic presence, experts said.

Ruling 'null and void'

China is committed to resolving disputes through negotiations, but its national sovereignty will not be influenced under any circumstances, says President Xi Jinping.

Law-abusing tribunal issues ill-founded award on South China Sea arbitration

The Hague tribunal handling case unilaterally initiated by Philippines issues its award, a ruling that global experts called null and void.

How others see South China Sea

Tribunal has handled arbitration case irresponsibly, law experts say

The tribunal has explained the case in an irresponsible way and set a bad precedent, according to experts and scholars from around the world.

Document to be sent to influencers

Chinese scholars to spread legal argument to high-profile contacts around globe

Fifth lighthouse to shine on South China Sea

Xu Ruqing, head of China's Maritime Safety Administration, says construction of the lighthouse on Meiji Reef is almost complete.

Young scholars counter court action

From an academic perspective, overseas Chinese scholars of international law have many reasons why the South China Sea case, initiatd by the Philippines, has eroded their "trust and passion" in international law.

Chinese navy conducts combat drill in South China Sea

Chinese navy conducted an annual combat drill in the water area near south China's Hainan Island and Xisha islands on Friday.

China will not be 'forced' into accepting S China Sea arbitration decision

China on Friday dismissed the United States plea to accept any decision in the South China Sea arbitration to be announced next week.

Diplomat reaffirms China's South China Sea stance

The South China Sea arbitration unilaterally raised by the Philippines will set a serious, wrong and bad example, and China has every reason to oppose the arbitration, said a Chinese diplomat.