14 Nations Defy China’s South China Sea Claims | Global News

Fourteen nations, including the U.S. and U.K., are united in defending a 2016 international ruling that declared China’s South China Sea claims illegal, warning against destabilizing actions that threaten regional peace. The European Union joined the chorus, calling the decision a landmark for peaceful dispute resolution. Despite China’s refusal to participate in the 2013 arbitration and its continued rejection of the ruling, the tribunal in The Hague — established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea — upheld its legal binding nature. The ruling, largely favoring the Philippines, found China’s historical claims beyond its recognized territories lacked legal basis under international maritime law. The joint statement from allies like Japan, Australia, and Canada condemns harassment of lawful activities by Chinese coast guard or maritime militias, stressing the need to preserve freedom of navigation and resolve conflicts through international law. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f49abfc32c7df500