'South China Sea arbitration': A decade of legal absurdity

Anambra Court Orders Repayment of Debt to Chinese Businessman

An Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha, Southeast Nigeria, has reaffirmed the enforceability of commercial contracts by ordering the settlement of a debt owed to a Chinese businessman in a cross-border trade dispute. Delivering judgment, Justice Ifeanyi Nweze ruled in favour of Mr. Xu Jiang, whose China-based company supplied goods on credit to an [] The post Anambra Court Orders Repayment of Debt to Chinese Businessman appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Beijing renews attacks on landmark South China Sea tribunal on ruling’s 10th anniversary

Beijing has denounced a “thoroughly illegal” international tribunal that ruled against its expansive claims in the South China Sea, with a senior diplomat describing it as a “thorn” in the side of its relationship with the Philippines on the 10th anniversary of the decision. In an article published in People’s Daily on Sunday, Jing Quan, the ambassador to the Philippines, said clearing its “lingering toxic legacy” was a matter of the utmost urgency. “The most important task for Manila today is...

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.

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

Employers try to block sailors’ Friday strike in Rafina

A court will discuss on Thursday an injunction filed by the Union of Cruise Ship Owners aimed at suspending a 24-hour strike on passenger ferries sailing from the port of Rafina on July 3, by three seafarers’ unions.

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.

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...

High Court sets Oct 12 showdown as MCMC takes Papagomo to task over censorship talk

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — The High Court today fixed October 12 to hear an inter partes interim injunction applicatio...

Supreme Court nullifies ruling made on the wrong day

South Korea's highest court has nullified an appellate case in which the judge changed the date for the verdict but made the ruling on the original day without notifying either the plaintiff or the defendant. The Supreme Court ordered the Daejeon District court to redeliberate a contract case for which the lower court issued a verdict on Dec. 16. The verdict was initially slated to be given on Dec. 9, but the presiding judge changed the date to Dec. 16, then again to Jan. 13 on the morning of De

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.

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 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

India's Sabang Port deal with Indonesia a move to checkmate China?

India's Sabang Port deal with Indonesia a move to checkmate China?

Top South Korea court to decide ex-president’s martial law case

Top South Korea court to decide ex-president’s martial law case

Red Lobster’s endless shrimp deal that doomed chain was a ‘car crash’ waiting to happen: lawsuit

New lawsuit claims Red Lobster’s former majority shareholder signed contracts that made ‘no economic sense’

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 []

Bilionair China dijel 30 tahun kerana menipu

WASHINGTON: Usahawan China dalam buangan, Guo Wengui, yang disabitkan bersalah kerana menipu ribuan orang membabitkan lebih AS1 bilion (RM4 bilion) dijatuhi hukuman penjara 30 tahun oleh sebuah mahkamah persekutuan di New York pada Isnin, menurut media Amerika Syarikat (AS). Pada Julai 2024, juri sebulat suara mendapati beliau bersalah atas pertuduhan penipuan, pelbagai kesalahan berkaitan sekuriti, ... Read more The post Bilionair China dijel 30 tahun kerana menipu appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Red Lobster lost millions on its endless shrimp disaster. Shareholders say it was a ‘car crash’ designed to squeeze profits

The lawsuit accuses former controlling shareholder Thai Union of orchestrating the ploy to boost its seafood business.

Delta Rep loses N150m to FG as court orders final forfeiture

A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of N150 million linked to serving House of Representatives member, Nicholas Mutu, to the Federal Government. Justice J.O. Abdulmalik delivered the ruling after the court upheld an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. According to the court, the [] Delta Rep loses N150m to FG as court orders final forfeiture

China and EU Set for Crucial Trade Talks Amid Rising Tensions

Both sides confront growing disputes over trade imbalances, supply chains and strategic industries. On June 29, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic will hold a crucial meeting for the future of trade relations between the two sides. RELATED: China-Myanmar Corridor: Strategic Benefits Unveiled in State Visit Agreements China will []

Différend foncier au TPI de Labé : rebondissement dans le dossier de la zone industrielle de Safatou

Le différend autour de l’occupation d’une parcelle de la zone industrielle de Safatou prend une nouvelle tournure judiciaire. L’opérateur économique Elhadj Mamadou Diouldé Tané Diallo a saisi le parquet du Tribunal de première instance (TPI) de Labé afin de faire valoir ses droits dans un litige foncier qui l’oppose à FAPEL Guinée, une entreprise innovante [] The post Différend foncier au TPI de Labé : rebondissement dans le dossier de la zone industrielle de Safatou first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Vijay Prashad: Two Ways for East Asia

Contradiction has struck East Asia: the countries most deeply integrated into China’s vibrant economic system are also drawn into military preparations to confront it. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research The Okinawan artist Kinjo Minoru is haunted by the tragedyRead more

Philippine Fishermen Still Blocked From Scarborough Shoal Ten Years After Hague Ruling

Ten years after an international tribunal ruled for the Philippines on the South China Sea, the fishermen of Masinloc remain locked out of Scarborough Shoal by Chinese coast guard vessels. China rejected the 2016 ruling and has maintained near-continuous control over the shoal ever since.

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

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

Thailand and Malaysia Reach Deal to End Seafood Trade Spat

Thailand and Malaysia have resolved a seafood trade dispute, paving the way for fishery trade between the two countries to return to normal soon, their leaders said.

Why you can trust the ConCourt’s NHI ruling — whichever way it goes

The judges deciding the NHI case are part of a 30-year tradition of using evidence, constitutional principles and careful reasoning to resolve some of SA’s toughest health disputes

North Carolina Appellate Court Affirms Private Arbitration In NFL Agency Dispute

The North Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed that disputes between sports agency businesses must be resolved through private arbitration when contractually agreed upon, rather than through NFLPA grievance procedures. The underlying dispute arose from an “Alliance Agreement” between Premier Athlete Advisors LLC and EnterSports MGT LLC, two agencies that combined their football management operations []

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

China’s War Against Faith

The free world’s response has been embarrassingly weak.

High court restrains Assin South NPP from holding constituency elections

The Assin Fosu High Court has placed an interlocutory injunction on the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) constituency executive elections in the Assin South Constituency, located in the Central Region.

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.

Xi Jinping says resolving Taiwan question is a historic mission of CPC

Resolving the Taiwan question and realizing China's complete reunification is a historic mission and an unshakable commitment of the Communist Party of China, said Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.