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Philippines 'Does Not Have Its Facts Right' on South China Sea

2016-07-09 09:36:55       source:Channel News Asia

July 8, 2016

 

"In less than a week, an international tribunal in The Hague will rule on a  case lodged by the Philippines that challenges China's expansive claims in the South China Sea.

 

But no matter the closely watched verdict expected on Jul 12, China will not 'recognise nor will it accept whatever verdict' the international court delivers, says China's former Vice Foreign Minister He Yafei.

 

In an interview with Channel NewsAsia's Conversation With, Mr He reiterated China's assertion that the court 'has no jurisdiction over sovereignty disputes'."

 

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