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Japan, the Philippines, the United States, and 11 other nations declared China's maritime claims in the South China Sea as legally baseless.

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South China Sea

Who
Japan, Philippines, United States, China, 11 other nations
What
Japan, the Philippines, the United States, and 11 other nations declared China's maritime claims in the South China Sea as legally baseless.
When
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:14:23 GMT · 1h 55m ago
Where
South China Sea ·
Why
Marking the 10th anniversary of a tribunal ruling favoring the Philippines, which China rejects.
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Multiple global powers have united to reject China's maritime claims in the South China Sea, escalating geopolitical tensions in the region.

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