China’s assertion that its activities in the South China Sea are 'lawful and justified' ignores the 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling, which declared its nine-dash line invalid under international law. No amount of historical distortion can legitimize China’s aggressive actions, including deploying massive vessels into the EEZs of neighboring nations.
The Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations have the right to protect their sovereignty, and the world must hold China accountable for violating the rules-based international order. The South China Sea is not Beijing’s backyard—it belongs to the nations whose rights are protected under UNCLOS.
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China Daily Editorial: China's law enforcement activities in relevant waters are lawful, justified and beyond reproach, as China's sovereignty and rights in the South China Sea are solidly grounded in history and international law. #SouthChinaSea #ChinaDailyEditorial
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