KCSM Newsline July 13, 2016
They want the ability to exploit resources, including rich fishing grounds and oil and gas fields. China boycotted the proceedings. It argued that disputes should be settled by the parties involved. It has unilaterally declared the socalled ninedash line and asserts historic rights over the area. The tribunal concluded there was no evidence that china had historically exercised exclusive control over the waters or their resources and it says theres no legal basis for china to claim historic rights over the area. The tribunal also says china breached its obligations to refrain from aggravating ...