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FACT CHECK: International law backs PH claim to the West Philippine Sea
In 2016, the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in favor of the Philippines in the South China Sea dispute, concluding that China violated the Philippines' sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 10, 2026
People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea ruling
China’s flagship Communist Party newspaper has joined a sweeping rhetorical offensive against rival maritime claimant the Philippines, days ahead of the 10th anniversary of a South China Sea arbitration ruling rejected by Beijing as “illegal”. In twin commentaries published on Friday, the People’s Daily branded the July 12 decision of 2016 a “destabilising force” and demanded that Manila pivot to direct talks. The commentaries from official media cap a multi-agency initiative from Beijing in...
RAPPLER
· Jul 10, 2026
[OPINION] The Arbitral Award is forever, unless…
The Philippines should simply protest China’s Declaration that the High Seas Treaty does not apply to the South China Sea. It does not cost the Philippines anything to protest but it will cost the Philippines irreparably if it does not protest.
Interaksyon
· Jul 9, 2026
Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over Batanes, island province near Taiwan
MANILA — The defense minister of the Philippines on Thursday rejected as “baseless” and “ludicrous” assertions by Chinese scholars that its northernmost island-chain province belongs to Beijing, calling the claim concerning and worthy of challenge. Chinese state-run news site GDToday reported on July 2 that scholars from institutions including Nanjing University argued at a June 30 symposium [] The post Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over Batanes, island province near Taiwan appeared first on Interaksyon.
Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
Philippine fishers see no gain a decade after legal win over China
Ten years after an international tribunal handed the Philippines a landmark legal victory against China's claims in the South China Sea, fishermen who hoped the ruling would restore access to the disputed Scarborough Shoal say little has changed. #News #Philippines #China #SouthChinaSea #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4ftNMfW 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Malay Mail
· Jul 10, 2026
Investigation into alleged petroleum cargo document discrepancies at Tanjung Langsat Port still ongoing
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The investigation into alleged discrepancies involving petroleum cargo document...
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 10, 2026
Philippine Fishermen Say China Still Blocks Scarborough Shoal
Ten years after an international tribunal rejected China’s sweeping claims in the South China Sea, many Philippine fishermen say the landmark legal victory has brought little change to their daily lives, as they remain effectively shut out of the rich fishing grounds around the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of [] The post Philippine Fishermen Say China Still Blocks Scarborough Shoal appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
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Related coverage for "FACT CHECK: International law backs PH claim to the West Philippine Sea": South China Morning Post — People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea ruling. RAPPLER — [OPINION] The Arbitral Award is forever, unless…. Interaksyon — Philippines rejects Chinese scholars’ claim over Batanes, island province near Taiwan. Reuters — Philippine fishers see no gain a decade after legal win over China. Malay Mail — Investigation into alleged petroleum cargo document discrepancies at Tanjung Langsat Port still ongoing. Modern Diplomacy — Philippine Fishermen Say China Still Blocks Scarborough Shoal