Yongxing Island is home to the government of Sansha, China's southernmost city.

By Li Xiaokun and Mo Jingxi

July 12, 2016

"The arbitration tribunal in the South China Sea dispute has explained the case in an irresponsible way and set a bad precedent, according to law professionals and scholars on international law from around the world.

The decision in the case, which was initiated unilaterally by the Philippines despite China's objection, is to be announced on Tuesday by the Arbitral Tribunal at The Hague.

Abdul Gadire Koroma, a Sierra Leonean who served two terms as judge at the International Court of Justice, said 'the tribunal is not entitled to decide' questions concerning territorial sovereignty."

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