South China Sea Ruling
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Arbitral Award: Philippines v. China
Learn about the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award, its implications for territorial disputes, and the author’s advocacy for the Philippines’ sovereign rights under UNCLOS.
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Trident Defense Forum: Final Arbitral Award Philippines v China
The 2016 PCA ruling on the South China Sea dispute invalidated China’s Nine-Dashed Line claim under UNCLOS. It affirms the Philippines’ sovereign rights, clarifying the legal status of the Spratly Islands and Scarborough Shoal, and ensuring Filipino access to resources in its maritime zones.