Philippines Wins Case on South China Sea Claims

By Bridget O'Donnell, July 12, 2016

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The International Court of Arbitration at The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines during today's trial between Beijing and Manila regarding claims in the South China Sea.

The case was brought on by The Philippines, who contested China's claims based on "historic rights."

Beijing has condemned the decision, with Xinhua declaring it "null and void."

More updates on this developing story as we receive them.

[Image via The Foreign Observer]

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