14 nations, EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea

US, UK, 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea

US, UK, 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea

US, Japan among 14 nations challenge China’s claim on SCS; Beijing hits back

Fourteen nations, including the UK, US, Japan and Australia, on Sunday reaffirmed a 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims over the disputed South China Sea. A joint statement issued by the 14 nations said they rejected “destabilising” actions in the disputed waters that threatened regional peace. Beijing retorted immediately, saying: “The Chinese Government has reaffirmed territorial []

Philippines, allies reaffirm 2016 South China Sea ruling on 10th anniversary

FOURTEEN countries led by the Philippines on Sunday said the landmark 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling remains final and legally binding, reinforcing international support for the decade-old decision as Beijing continues to reject the award and assert its claims in the disputed waterway.

Why US, EU and 13 nations are backing 2016 South China Sea ruling against Beijing's claims

Why US, EU and 13 nations are backing 2016 South China Sea ruling against Beijing's claims

China rejects US, Philippines, others' South China Sea statement

On 10th anniversary of international tribunal ruling, China says it 'firmly' upholds territorial sovereignty, maritime rights in South China Sea

US, UK and 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea

The United States, United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries have reasserted that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal

14 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea

The United States, the United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries have reasserted that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal.

Taiwan upholds South China Sea policy 10 years after international ruling

Taipei, July 13 (CNA) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Sunday reiterated Taiwan's stance on the South China Sea, saying the country should not be excluded from efforts to address issues affecting its rights and interests, on the 10th anniversary of a landmark international arbitration ruling in a case brought by the Philippines against China.

Japan and others mark 10 years since South China Sea arbitration

The countries stressed that the 2016 decision in The Hague is final, legally binding and definitive between China and the Philippines regarding their territorial row.

ASEAN Sec-Gen optimistic on concluding South China Sea COC

ASEAN Sec-Gen optimistic on concluding South China Sea COC

UK, France, and Germany Warn China Over Taiwan Strait Maritime Activities

The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) recent China Coast Guard patrol operations in waters east of Taiwan have drawn international attention. According to Reuters, on June 24, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany issued a rare joint statement warning that China’s latest activities threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation. The three countries reaffirmed their opposition []

Hubungan Malaysia-Norway dinilai semula

KOTA TINGGI: Malaysia perlu menilai semula hubungan dua hala dengan Norway susulan tindakan negara itu yang membatalkan eksport peluru berpandu anti kapal (NSM). Menteri Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata, tindakan tersebut menjejaskan kepercayaan dan tidak menghormati hubungan dua hala yang telah lama dibina sebelum ini. Katanya, pembatalan itu juga jelas menunjukkan Norway tidak ... Read more The post Hubungan Malaysia-Norway dinilai semula appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Can Türkiye replace Norway as Malaysia’s naval partner?

The latest dispute between Malaysia and Norway regarding the cancellation of the export license for the Naval Strike Missile (NSM) has evolved beyond a mere disagreement over a con...

How Philippines is reshaping South China Sea defence, 10 years after Hague ruling

A decade after a tribunal in The Hague ruled on July 12, 2016, that China’s sweeping South China Sea claims had no legal basis, Philippine officials and analysts say Manila remains heavily outmatched at sea but has begun turning its landmark legal victory into a more credible form of deterrence. The Philippines brought the case in 2013 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos), challenging Beijing’s nine-dash line and other claims. The tribunal ruled that China’s...

South China Sea joint statement says China’s maritime claims have no basis

South China Sea joint statement says China’s maritime claims have no basis

China Rejects South China Sea Ruling

China rejected a joint statement by 14 countries backing the 2016 South China Sea ruling, insisting the tribunal's award is illegal and non-binding.

N. Korea's border reinforcement move not violation of Armistice Agreement: ex-UNC official

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- A former United Nations Command (UNC) official has sa...

China Rejects US, Philippines and Allies' South China Sea Statement

BEIJING, July 12: China on Sunday rejected a joint statement issued by the United States, the Philippines and several allied nations marking the 10th anniversary of an internationa...

DFA chief says 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling is a permanent anchor

MANILA — The Philippines’ foreign minister said on Friday that a 2016 South China Sea arbitral award on the South China Sea was an “unshakable permanent anchor” of the rules-based international order. Maria Theresa Lazaro in a speech said the Philippines, which has been in a long-running dispute with China, keeps lines of communication open and will [] The post DFA chief says 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling is a permanent anchor appeared first on Interaksyon.

US, Philippines Lead 10 Nation Coalition Protecting South China Sea

A coalition led by the United States and the Philippines has renewed its commitment to defending international law in the South China Sea, issuing a joint declaration marking the 10th anniversary of the landmark 2016 Hague arbitral ruling that rejected China’s sweeping maritime claims. The statement, released Saturday, July 11, was endorsed by the United []...Click to read more

New Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill aims to overhaul Malaysia’s maritime dispute framework

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 — The Admiralty Jurisdiction Bill 2026, which seeks to govern maritime matters and disputes...

China ‘puts the world on notice’ following terrifying missile test

Former US Marine and Republican commentator John Deaton claims China has put the world on notice following its latest missile test. “It’s putting the world on notice,” he told Sky News host James Morrow. “They’ve been upping their military tactics and operations around Taiwan.”

Government must walk 'careful path' standing up against China, Nicola Willis says

While saying China's missile test in the Pacific was not okay, Willis acknowledged China was New Zealand's biggest trading partner.

US, UK, Aust and others reaffirm South China Sea ruling

Australia is among a host of Western and Asian nations reasserting that China's expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal.

Global crisis caused not by UN Charter, but by its violation — Chinese Foreign Ministry

Spokesperson Guo Jiakun noted that China, as one of the first signatories of the UN Charter, has always upheld the document and promoted its implementation

Von der Leyen says EU member states must decide on further Gaza measures

"The ball is in the court of the member states." European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen defended the EU's response to Israel's actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying further action depends on member states after being asked why the bloc had not taken stronger measures.

Is China changing tactics in West PH Sea?

Loud and nasty on social media, quiet on the waters

Europe and China Must Pivot from Tech Rivalry to "Constructive Engagement" in AI Era, Warn Leaders at CEIBS Forums

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM / PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 June 2026 - As artificial intelligence reshapes global power dynamics, European and Chinese leaders are warning that the EU and China must move beyond zero-sum competition to harness their complementary strengths in AI governance ...

The head of the House of Representatives' Economic Committee discusses investment opportunities in Libya with Chinese companies.

Head / House of Representatives / Economic Committee / Discusses / Investment / Opportunities / Libya / Chinese Companies

Europe's response to the shock of Chinese competition remains slow as it tries to strengthen its defenses

On July 1, the European Union will impose new taxes on small parcels and raise tariffs on steel imports. This is yet another example of the measures the 27 member states have taken to try to slow down China's relentless advance – efforts that take time, all while China continues to quickly gain market share.

General : Malaysia To Leverage International Platforms For West Asia Conflict Resolution - Mohamad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to leverage various international platforms, including the United Nations (UN), the UN Security Council, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), BRICS and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), towards achieving a comprehensive resolution to the conflict in West Asia.

Europe and China must pivot from tech rivalry to "constructive engagement" in AI era

Leaders at the CEIBS Forums warn that the EU and China must move beyond zero-sum competition.