July 7, 2016

"China said on Thursday that the decision of the South China Sea arbitration will not affect its territorial integrity or maritime rights in the South China Sea.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei reiterated at a routine press briefing that China would neither accept nor recognize any award in the South China Sea arbitration initiated by the Philippines.

China has indisputable sovereignty over the South China Sea Islands and the adjacent waters, said Hong.

The Chinese Government has consistently and actively maintained its sovereignty over the islands, he said."

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