14 Nations Reaffirm South China Sea Ruling | San Francisco News

Fourteen nations, including the U.S. and U.K., reaffirm their support for the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, declaring China’s expansive claims illegal and condemning destabilizing actions that threaten regional peace. Despite China’s continued rejection of the ruling — calling it void and irrelevant — the joint statement underscores the global consensus that maritime disputes must be resolved peacefully, warning against coercion and harassment by Chinese coast guard and military forces. With tensions rising and territorial clashes escalating, the world watches as the South China Sea remains a flashpoint for global security. 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/c6069c585f575ff9