Territorial dispute between the Philippines and China in focus - BBH

Research Team at BBH, there’s another important decision that will come from a five-person panel at the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague. 

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“At issue is a territorial dispute between the Philippines and China.  It is the first case of its type.  China has refused to participate. The Philippines want rulings on three aspects.  First, what is the dispute over:  islands, reefs, low tide elevations, etc.?  An island (not man-made) comes with certain rights.  Second, the Philippines wants the Court to specify what is rightfully the Philippines under the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas.  Third, it wants the Court to determine if China has violated its rights.  The ruling is expected July 12 near midday at The Hague.”