China protested after 14 nations, including Japan, reaffirmed a 2016 tribunal ruling rejecting Beijing's maritime claims, sparking diplomatic tensions over regional sovereignty.
The ruling was made in 2016
Jul 13, 2026
12:05 pm
What's the storyChina has summoned Japan's envoy in Beijing after Tokyo joined 13 other countries in reaffirming a landmark international ruling on the South China Sea (SCS).
The ruling, by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016, rejected China's extensive claims over the SCS.
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US, UK and 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China's claims in South China Sea
