May 7, 2016

"China on Friday said it will continue to exercise its sovereignty over the South China Sea regardless of the outcome of the ongoing case in a UN-appointed tribunal, which is widely expected to deliver its verdict favouring the Philippines.

It dubbed the arbitration as 'political farce' and an attempt to 'negate China's claims' over the disputed South China Sea. The judgment is expected to be pronounced later this month.

'No matter what the outcome is, China will not recognise the award. It is a political farce,' said Ouyang Yujing, a top Chinese foreign ministry official."

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