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China challenges Arbitral Tribunal's authority
                 Source: Xinhua | 2016-07-14 21:30:33 | Editor: huaxia

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China said on Thursday that the tribunal which handled the South China Sea arbitration is not an international tribunal.

The constitution and operation of the arbitral tribunal, established by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), lacks legitimacy and representativeness, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang at a daily press briefing.

Therefore, the award rendered by the tribunal, without authority and credibility, is completely void and with no-binding force, he said.

The United Nations made it clear on Wednesday that it has nothing to do with the PCA in The Hague, which issued an award on Tuesday in the case unilaterally initiated by the Philippines in 2013.

In a post on its Sina Weibo account, the UN pointed out that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN's principal judicial organ.

In fact, the PCA in The Hague just happens to be the neighbor of the ICJ, both being in the Peace Palace in The Hague.

The ICJ also made clear on its website that it is a totally distinct institution and has had no involvement in the case.

The PCA, established in 1899, writes on its official website that "unlike the International Court of Justice," the Permanent Court of Arbitration "has no sitting judges" and its sessions "are held in private and are confidential."

Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon, said on Tuesday "The UN doesn't have a position on the legal and procedural merits" of the South China Sea arbitration case.

Some Western media had claimed that the court is backed by the UN. Lu said he hoped that the media mistakes were made out of mere carelessness.

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China challenges Arbitral Tribunal's authority

Source: Xinhua 2016-07-14 21:30:33

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- China said on Thursday that the tribunal which handled the South China Sea arbitration is not an international tribunal.

The constitution and operation of the arbitral tribunal, established by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), lacks legitimacy and representativeness, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang at a daily press briefing.

Therefore, the award rendered by the tribunal, without authority and credibility, is completely void and with no-binding force, he said.

The United Nations made it clear on Wednesday that it has nothing to do with the PCA in The Hague, which issued an award on Tuesday in the case unilaterally initiated by the Philippines in 2013.

In a post on its Sina Weibo account, the UN pointed out that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the UN's principal judicial organ.

In fact, the PCA in The Hague just happens to be the neighbor of the ICJ, both being in the Peace Palace in The Hague.

The ICJ also made clear on its website that it is a totally distinct institution and has had no involvement in the case.

The PCA, established in 1899, writes on its official website that "unlike the International Court of Justice," the Permanent Court of Arbitration "has no sitting judges" and its sessions "are held in private and are confidential."

Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-moon, said on Tuesday "The UN doesn't have a position on the legal and procedural merits" of the South China Sea arbitration case.

Some Western media had claimed that the court is backed by the UN. Lu said he hoped that the media mistakes were made out of mere carelessness.

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China sticks to two-way talks by relevant parties in solving South China Sea disputes

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Full text of statement by NPC Foreign Affairs Committee on award of South China Sea arbitration initiated by Philippines

BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Following is the full text of a statement by the Foreign Affairs Committee of China's top legislature, National People's Congress, issued on Thursday, on the award of the arbitral tribunal in the South China Sea arbitration established at the unilateral request of the Philippines.

Statement by the Foreign Affairs Committee of China's National People's Congress on the Award of the Arbitral Tribunal in the South China Sea Arbitration Established at the Unilateral Request of the Republic of the Philippines  Full story

Arbitration on South China Sea dispute fatally flawed: Chinese ambassador to Australia

CANBERRA, July 14 (Xinhua) -- The arbitration award on the South China Sea, coming out on Tuesday, is fatally flawed and China neither accepts nor recognizes it, Chinese Ambassador to Australia Cheng Jingye said in an article published on The Australian on Thursday.

In this article, titled "Arbitration on the South China Sea dispute is fatally flawed," Cheng said Chinese position is "fully justified."  Full story

Full Text: China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China on Wednesday published a white paper titled "China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea".

Following is the full text of the white paper:  Full story

Philippines repeatedly take moves that complicate disputes in South China Sea: white paper

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines, turning a blind eye to bilateral consensus, has repeatedly taken moves that complicate the relevant disputes, gradually intensified the relevant disputes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, said a white paper issued on Wednesday.

The Philippines built military facilities on some islands and reefs of China's Nansha Qundao (the Nansha Islands) it has invaded and illegally occupied, said the document, titled "China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea." Full story

China is an important force for maintaining peace, stability in South China Sea: white paper

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- China is an important force for maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea, said a white paper issued on Wednesday.

While firmly safeguarding its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, China adheres to the position of settling disputes through negotiation and consultation and managing differences through rules and mechanisms, said the document, titled "China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea." Full story

South China Sea Islands are China's inherent territory: white paper

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- Nanhai Zhudao (the South China Sea Islands) are China's inherent territory, said a white paper issued Wednesday.

The activities of the Chinese people in the South China Sea dated back to over 2,000 years ago, said the document, titled "China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea." The document was issued by the State Council Information Office. Full story

 

Philippines' territorial claim over part of Nansha Islands groundless: white paper

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The core of the relevant disputes between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea lies in the territorial issues caused by the Philippines' invasion and illegal occupation by force, starting in the 1970s, of some islands and reefs of China's Nansha Qundao (the Nansha Islands), said a white paper issued Wednesday.

"The Philippines has concocted many excuses to cover up this fact, and to pursue its territorial pretensions," said the document, titled "China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea." Full story

China issues white paper on settling disputes with Philippines

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government on Wednesday issued a white paper titled "China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea."

"The Philippines' territorial claim over part of Nansha Qundao is groundless from the perspectives of either history or international law," said the document issued by the State Council Information Office.  Full story

Spotlight: Law-abusing tribunal issues ill-founded award on South China Sea arbitration, draws worldwide criticism

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The process and outcome of the three-year-long arbitration have drawn criticism from dozens of countries and numerous experts across the world, who pointed out that the panel has no jurisdiction and its decision is naturally null and void. Full story

Spotlight: Ill-founded award on South China Sea arbitration draws worldwide criticism

THE HAGUE, July 12 (Xinhua) -- An arbitral tribunal on the South China Sea rendered ruling on Tuesday, resulting in a deluge of criticism from China and other countries.

The 479-page award issued by a five-member tribunal is sweepingly in favor of the claims filed by the administration of former Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III, which unilaterally lodged the arbitration.  Full story

China refutes U.S. statement on South China Sea arbitration award

BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- China is strongly displeased with a press statement issued by the Spokesperson of the U.S. State Department on Tuesday on the award issued by the South China Sea arbitration tribunal unilaterally initiated by the former Philippine government.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang said in a statement that China is firmly opposed to the U.S. statement and has lodged solemn representations with the U.S. side.  Full story

Chinese foreign minister says South China Sea arbitration a political farce

BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The South China Sea arbitration, unilaterally initiated by the Philippines, is a political farce made under the pretext of law, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Tuesday.

Wang made the remarks after an Arbitral Tribunal handling the South China Sea arbitration case issued its final award on Tuesday.  Full story

International law dishonored by illegal award on South China Sea arbitration: Chinese diplomat

THE HAGUE, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The ruling on the South China Sea arbitration issued by a court in The Hague is a disgrace to international law, Chinese Ambassador to the Netherlands Wu Ken told the press on Tuesday.

"Today is a 'black Tuesday' for The Hague, 'the capital of international law'," Wu commented. Full story

China asks Japan to stop interfering in South China Sea

BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- China has asked Japan to stop interfering in the South China Sea issue, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.

China hopes Japan will bear in mind the terms of China-Japan relations and of regional peace and stability, and reflect on its position on South China Sea disputes, Lu Kang said.  Full story

China resolved to defend territorial sovereignty, maritime interests: People's Daily

BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese people are resolved to defend the country's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, said the People's Daily in a commentary to be carried on Wednesday.

The tribunal handling the South China Sea arbitration case issued its award on Tuesday, amid a global chorus that the panel has no jurisdiction. Full story

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