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Clive Schofield, The Conversation

South China Sea: What are the legal implications of the Hague ruling against China?

The decision on China's activities in the South China Sea undoubtedly represents a sweeping victory for the Philippines. It is, however, unenforceable.

Clive Schofield, The Conversation
· Jul 14, 2016 · 11:30 pm
Why the world is wary of China's 'great wall of sand' in the sea

China's island-building activities in the South China Sea play well to a nationalistic domestic audience and aim to reinforce its territorial and maritime claims in a potentially resource-rich area.

Clive Schofield, The Conversation
· May 12, 2015 · 04:30 pm