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China rejects South China Sea ruling as landmark PCA decision
The PCA ruling found Beijing had no legal basis for its expansive claims in the South China Sea and violated Philippines sovereignty by constructing artificial islands. China denounced the award as null and void while Xi Jinping pledged no concession and urged continued claims. The decision risks renewed regional tensions and U S–China power dynamics.
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