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

Investing.com

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July 12, 2026

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

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

Times of India

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mainland China court claims jurisdiction over Hong Kong-listed company in investor lawsuit

A mainland Chinese court has claimed jurisdiction over an investor lawsuit against a Hong Kong-listed firm for the first time, with the move likely to increase scrutiny of corporate disclosures. Mainland investors filed the lawsuit with the Beijing Financial Court, alleging that an overseas-incorporated company had failed to disclose irregular loans, unauthorised guarantees and related-party transactions in 2017 and 2018, in violation of Hong Kong’s listing rules, according to a recent report by...

Investing.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China

Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China

The Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

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’

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

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Related coverage for "South China Sea joint statement says China’s maritime claims have no basis": Korea Times News — US, UK, 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea. Times of India — Why US, EU and 13 nations are backing 2016 South China Sea ruling against Beijing's claims. South China Morning Post — Mainland China court claims jurisdiction over Hong Kong-listed company in investor lawsuit. Investing.com — Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China. The Independent — Red Lobster’s endless shrimp deal that doomed chain was a ‘car crash’ waiting to happen: lawsuit. Anadolu Agency — China rejects US, Philippines, others' South China Sea statement