China Won't Join Arbitration Hearing in The Hague This Week on Sea Feud with the Philippines
2015-07-07 08:38:59 source:FOX News
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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