Ten Years After Hague Ruling, South China Sea Dispute Between China and Philippines Deepens
South China Morning Post—A decade after the Hague tribunal's landmark ruling in the Philippines' favor, tensions in the South China Sea between Manila and Beijing remain unresolved with no signs of de-escalation. The Philippines has been actively reshaping its maritime defense posture, strengthening alliances with the United States and other partners to counter Chinese assertiveness. Despite the 2016 ruling invalidating China's expansive territorial claims, Beijing has refused to recognize the decision and continues challenging Philippine vessels. The standoff raises questions about whether international legal frameworks can resolve territorial conflicts.