Opinions
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Legal approaches in countering Chinese aggression
Arbitral Ruling, China aggression, legal strategies, nine-dash line, Philippines territorial rights, regional cooperation, Southeast Asia, UNCLOS, West Philippine SeaJustice Antonio T. Carpio examines legal strategies and diplomatic options to counter China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea, emphasizing UNCLOS, the 2016 arbitral ruling, and regional cooperation for peaceful resolution.
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The High Seas Treaty and China’s 10-dash line
Antonio T. Carpio, Asia stability, China 10-dash line, global peace, High Seas Treaty, International Law, marine biodiversity, Maritime Law, South China Sea, UNCLOSJustice Antonio T. Carpio discusses China’s violations of the High Seas Treaty, UNCLOS, and the UN Charter in the South China Sea. Learn how global unity can preserve peace and stability.
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If China thinks its title is strong, then submit to arbitration
Antonio T. Carpio, Arbitral Tribunal, Ayungin Shoal, Exclusive Economic Zone, International Law, Maritime Sovereignty, South China Sea DisputeJustice Carpio debunks China’s claim over Ayungin Shoal, citing the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal ruling that confirms the shoal is within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
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The most complicated dispute in the world
Antonio T. Carpio, ANU Philippines Institute, China ten-dash line, global geopolitics, Maritime Dispute, Maritime Law, South China Sea, territorial claimJustice Antonio T. Carpio explains the complexities of the South China Sea dispute, focusing on China’s ten-dash line and its dual maritime and territorial claims.
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China’s expansionism: Threat of force, false history and cartographic invasion
Antonio T. Carpio, China coast guard law, joint patrols, Maritime Security, Philippine Sovereignty, Reed Bank, South China Sea Dispute, West Philippine SeaJustice Carpio calls for joint patrols in the West Philippine Sea to counter China’s aggressive claims and protect Philippine rights in Reed Bank.
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China resurrects its false claims on the South China Sea islands
Arbitral Award, ASEAN, China Claims, historical ownership, Maritime Disputes, nine-dash line, South China SeaThe arbitral ruling in 2016 dismissed China’s nine-dash line claims over the South China Sea, exposing its historical narrative as unfounded.
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Flashpoints in the Philippines-China relationship
China coast guard law, Justice Antonio Carpio, Maritime Disputes, South China Sea, territorial claims, UN Charter violationChina’s coast guard law, effective 2021, violates the UN Charter by allowing force to enforce maritime claims, says Justice Antonio Carpio.
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Revisiting the July 12, 2016 arbitral award
Carpio stresses that China’s disregard for Southeast Asia’s EEZs keeps it from being a true friend to these nations, highlighting growing support for the 2016 arbitral award.
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Defending the rule of law to preserve world peace
Justice Carpio stresses that global peace depends on citizens’ belief in peaceful dispute resolution and prohibiting the use of force to avoid nuclear war.
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Future Ready
China, defense strategy, International Relations, military preparedness, national sovereignty, Philippine security, Rafael Alunan III, South China Sea, Taiwan, The Manila TimesRafael Alunan III’s opinion piece in The Manila Times on February 14, 2023, explores the security challenges facing the Philippines in light of China’s military ambitions, emphasizing the need for strategic defense and stronger international alliances to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty.