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14 Nations Uphold South China Sea Arbitration RulingFourteen countries reject China's maritime claims, emphasizing risks to regional peace since the 2016 tribunal decision.
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- Fourteen countries including the US and UK reaffirmed the 2016 tribunal ruling deeming China's expansive South China Sea claims unlawful.
- The coalition condemned unilateral actions that destabilize the area and threaten regional security.
- China dismissed the ruling as invalid and refuses to recognize its binding authority.
- Repeated confrontations in the disputed waters, notably involving Chinese and Philippine forces, have escalated tensions.
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