South China Sea Ruling Could Pose Dilemma for Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte

An international tribunal overwhelmingly backed Manila’s arguments over Beijing’s conduct in disputed waters

The Philippines urged China “to exercise restraint and sobriety” after an international tribunal overwhelmingly backed Manila in a legal case concerning Beijing’s conduct in the disputed South China Sea, a decision that may complicate newly elected President Rodrigo Duterte’s plans to reset relations with China.

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