Wang Yi dismissed the 2016 ruling as a "farce" manipulated by external powers aiming to destabilize the South China Sea.
China claims the arbitration case lacked necessary preconditions and violated the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC).
China is working with ASEAN countries to establish a new code of conduct in the South China Sea, promoting peace and cooperation.
The essence of the Philippine claims concerned China's territorial sovereignty, which is beyond the scope of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The South China Sea arbitration case, initiated by the Philippines, has been a long-standing issue. China argues that the case lacked the necessary preconditions and violated the DOC, which stipulates peaceful resolutions through consultations. Wang Yi emphasized that the arbitration case was essentially about China's territorial sovereignty, an issue beyond the scope of UNCLOS. He also pointed out that the tribunal wrongly classified Taiping Island, the largest feature in the Nansha Islands, as a rock, which contradicts both the facts and UNCLOS provisions. China has been accelerating consultations with ASEAN countries on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea, striving to establish a new narrative of peace, cooperation, and friendship in the region. Any attempt to stir up trouble or sow discord will fail, Wang said.
Q: Why does China reject the 2016 South China Sea ruling?
China views the ruling as a farce orchestrated by external powers, lacking legal basis and violating international agreements.
Q: What is China doing to address the South China Sea issue?
China is working with ASEAN countries to establish a new code of conduct in the South China Sea, promoting peace and cooperation.
The South China Sea dispute remains a critical geopolitical issue with potential impacts on regional stability.
China is actively seeking to resolve the issue through cooperation and negotiation with ASEAN countries.
The rejection of the 2016 ruling underscores China's commitment to its territorial claims and its interpretation of international law.
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