SCS ruling in favour of Philippines by the Hague draws China’s i.e.
Q. The Hague has ruled in favour of which country in the South China Sea dispute?- Published on 13 Jul 16a. China
b. Indonesia
c. Phillipines
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Phillipines
SCS is a busy international waterway and one of the main arteries of global economy and trade.
- China has claimed more than 85 percent of it
- Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague, Netherlands has ruled that China’s claim of historical rights over the South China Sea has no legal basis.
- The case against China was started by Philippines.
- PCA organises arbitration tribunals between member countries in the event of issues.