Arbitral Tribunal

• If China thinks its title is strong, then submit to arbitration

  Justice Antonio Carpio

  Antonio T. Carpio, Arbitral Tribunal, Ayungin Shoal, Exclusive Economic Zone, International Law, Maritime Sovereignty, South China Sea Dispute

  November 14, 2023

  Opinions

  Justice 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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• U.S. Position on Maritime Claims in the South China Sea

  Justice Antonio Carpio

  Arbitral Tribunal, China, Freedom of Navigation, International Law, maritime claims, nine-dashed line, Philippines, South China Sea, Sovereignty, U.S. position

  July 14, 2020

  Statements

  The U.S. rejects China’s unlawful South China Sea claims, supporting the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal ruling and advocating for regional sovereignty and international law.

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