Japan and others mark 10 years since South China Sea ruling
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Japan and other countries said the 2016 Hague arbitration is final and legally binding between China and the Philippines.
WHO:Japan and other countries
WHAT:Marked the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration and reiterated it is final, legally binding and definitive between China and the Philippines.
WHEN:Jul 12, 2026 at 12:18 AM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:They marked the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Hague arbitration decision.
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