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South China Sea row: Where countries stand

Mikas Matsuzawa - Philstar.com
June 17, 2016 | 11:19am
South China Sea row: Where countries stand
Manila, Philippines — A decision is expected soon on the case filed by the Philippines against China before the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration, contesting the latter’s nine-dash line claim over the disputed waters.
 
There is no enforcement mechanism for the ruling and experts said any impact will depend on how the international community reacts.
 
Here's a look at where different countries and organizations stand on the South China Sea row.
 
 
— with a report from Associated Press; Infographic by Jonathan Asuncion

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