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Jul 15 2016

A member of the Philippine legal team that argued Manila's historic case against China criticized Beijing for its reaction to the landmark maritime case.

Speaking for the first time at a forum at the University of the Philippines, international lawyer Lawrence Martin pointed out China agreed to the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s jurisdiction when it signed the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in 1982 and ratified it in 1996.

"Honestly and with all due respect, there's no serious argument that China did not consent. There's no serious argument that the tribunal did not have jurisdiction, and there's no serious argument that the award is not final and binding on China as much as the Philippines," he said.

Hailing the tribunal for fearlessly calling out China for its behavior, Martin also criticized Beijing for assailing the integrity of the panel that decided on the case.

"This tribunal is unmistakably one of the most distinguished and qualified arbitral tribunals ever to sit on the law of the sea case and so to the extent that China has impugned these gentlemen," he said

Martin said the chair was a former president of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, while three other members are judges of the same court, and another member is a former head of the Netherlands Institution for the Law of the Sea.

"You couldn't ask for more knowledgeable people. I think their fearlessness and their commitment to make sure they got it right and uphold the law of the sea as it is written, even though it was China, shows through in their award," he said.

"I think they are owed a tremendous debt of gratitude not just by the Philippines, but by the international community."

Martin said Beijing now has the legal obligation to leave Mischief Reef, which has now been established as part of the Philippine continental shelf.

Martin also debunked claims in Beijing that Manila's arbitration case is part of a conspiracy for the United States.

"If this were in fact a US conspiracy , we probably would have not been the law firm hired, having previously sued the US on behalf of Nicaragua, having sued the US on behalf of a Guantanamo detainee and having sued the US on behalf of our client, Ecuador," he said.
 
Lol it's over. Philippines got absolutely nothing but a pat on the head from the US. Not only did the case do nothing to China's claims, but it strengthened China's stance in SCS even more. Admit Philippines is a fool and learn from your mistake.
 
Kids, when you cried for a candy you may get it from your US dad. But if you want to steal things from others it won't be that easy. Come on to face the reality!v You pinoys did not, could not and still can't sail to the islands that are close to you. You are such backwards. It'd be better you know your history and don't ask for more than you can handle...
 
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The proper answer has been given by the Permanent Court of Arbitration which is "China has no acceptable basis to support the "9-Dash Line Claim."

So, stop whining and follow the rule of law.
 
The proper answer has been given by the Permanent Court of Arbitration which is "China has no acceptable basis to support the "9-Dash Line Claim".

So, stop whining and follow the rule of law.

No, its more like the US-controlled Permanent Court of Arbitration "has no acceptable basis to define China's sovereign and territorial rights".

So, if you don't agree, come and take it? But we all know that's not going to happen, so stop waiting time. It's over.
 
It gives China more motivation and determination to strengthen its position and control. Pretty much, it will accelerate China's development SCS.

Actually,entire world is pretty much sure that China got nothing but embarrassment.Now,it might make China more determined on SCS,but this determination,entire world will interpret as thuggish behavior.In fact,This arbitration case result is major disappointment for China,thats why they're spreading lies for home consumption..

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http://www.hindustantimes.com/world...s-convinced/story-EeTHSHo3l9JH5JDFvoIP7N.html
 
Actually,entire world is pretty much sure that China got nothing but embarrassment.Now,it might make China more determined on SCS,but this determination,entire world will interpret as thuggish behavior.In fact,This arbitration case result is major disappointment for China,thats why they're spreading lies for home consumption..

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http://www.hindustantimes.com/world...s-convinced/story-EeTHSHo3l9JH5JDFvoIP7N.html

That China Daily info graph is stupid, I agree. I disagree however about the embarrassment, where? To be embarrassed you would have to be caught off guard. China already know before the arbitration began that it was going to be bias and in favor of PH, that is why China said it would not agree to whatever outcome from the US-controlled court.

It's over, nothing happened, nothing changed, Philippines got their pat on the head and loss 30 million dollars to US lawyers fees.

But I don't think its more embarrassing than India's attempt at the NSG though.
 
Why did you post this stupid thread?If you want to draw our attention,i think the below titles are better choices.
1."How Philipine can stop the SCS ADIZ."
2."Philipine have beaten China in a sea armageddon,but then found that they haven‘t enough food to feed the prisoners of war."
3."Philipine have beaten the allied forces of Vietnam and India,a new supperpower of the world is rising rapidly."
 
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The proper answer has been given by the Permanent Court of Arbitration which is "China has no acceptable basis to support the "9-Dash Line Claim."

So, stop whining and follow the rule of law.

What rule? China rule! :enjoy: If you not happy just send warship to challenge us. Duterte is really to give up scarborough shoal for China economic assistance. Sane people do things better than average joe! They knows where to put the priority. :enjoy:
 
How did the case help China?
give us a good reason to build more islands

Actually,entire world is pretty much sure that China got nothing but embarrassment.Now,it might make China more determined on SCS,but this determination,entire world will interpret as thuggish behavior.In fact,This arbitration case result is major disappointment for China,thats why they're spreading lies for home consumption..

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http://www.hindustantimes.com/world...s-convinced/story-EeTHSHo3l9JH5JDFvoIP7N.html
embarrassment? where is it? why can I feel it? why not send some sanctions, if you can? only word that is cheap, please do some action to make us feel embarrassed.
 
give us a good reason to build more islands


embarrassment? where is it? why can I feel it? why not send some sanctions, if you can? only word that is cheap, please do some action to make us feel embarrassed.

Maximum denial :yahoo:
 

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