February 18, 2025

Armed with “more diverse tools”, Beijing will not sit idle this time if Manila launches a second high-profile arbitration case against Beijing over the South China Sea, according to a leading Chinese maritime expert.

The Philippines is considering another legal challenge against Beijing over the disputed waterway.

One option is for the Philippines to sue China for the alleged extraction of giant clams and substantial ecological harm to coral reefs within Manila’s exclusive economic zone.

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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3299096/china-ensure-cost-outweighs-gains-if-manila-launches-new-south-china-sea-case-expert