The US, UK, and 12 other countries reiterated the 2016 arbitration ruling invalidating China's claims in the South China Sea, emphasizing regional peace amid rising tensions.

The Philippines has commemorated the anniversary of a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s claims in the South China Sea.

Beijing has blasted a joint statement released by 14 countries regarding the "2016 South China Sea arbitration award", urging those countries to "stop stirring up trouble over the…