PH ‘categorically rejects’ Beijing claims on South China Sea award: It’s final, binding (opens original article in a new tab)

The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs rejects Chinese claims that belittle the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award, emphasizing its legal binding nature and the importance of international law. China continues to challenge the award, questioning its effectiveness and accusing the Philippines of provoking tensions, while Philippine fisherfolk report harassment by Chinese vessels.

• Philippines' DFA rejects Chinese embassy's claims about the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award.
• The 2016 award invalidated China's South China Sea claims and affirmed the Philippines' EEZ, but China refuses to accept it.
• China questions the award's effectiveness and accuses the Philippines of provoking tensions, while Philippine fisherfolk report harassment by Chinese vessels.