July 6, 2015

"The Chinese ambassador says Beijing has stood pat in its decision to reject international arbitration to resolve a disagreement with the Philippines over the South China Sea.

An international tribunal in The Hague will start formal hearings Tuesday to address China's contention that the five-member arbitration body does not have authority to assume jurisdiction over Manila's complaint against Beijing."

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http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/07/06/china-wont-join-arbitration-hearing-in-hague-this-week-on-sea-feud-with/