Resources, including rich fishing grounds and oil and gas fields. China boycotted the proceedings. It argued that disputes should be settled by the parties involved. It has unilaterally declared the socalled ninedash line and asserts historic rights over the area. The tribunal concluded there was no evidence that china had historically exercised exclusive control over the waters or their resources and it says theres no legal basis for china to claim historic rights over the area. The tribunal also says china breached its obligations to refrain from aggravating disputes. It referred to the countrys recent construction of artificial islands. The ruling is legally binding and it cannot be appealed. But there is no penalty if china violates it. China stressed that it will not accept the decision, but suggests that it may seek a resolution through dialogue. The president was quoted as saying that chinas territoriable sovereignty and maritime interests will not be affected under any circumst
They want the ability to exploit resources, including rich fishing grounds and oil and gas fields. China boycotted the proceedings. It argued that disputes should be settled by the parties involved. It has unilaterally declared the socalled ninedash line and asserts historic rights over the area. The tribunal concluded there was no evidence that china had historically exercised exclusive control over the waters or their resources and it says theres no legal basis for china to claim historic rights over the area. The tribunal also says china breached its obligations to refrain from aggravating disputes. It referred to the countrys recent construction of artificial islands. The ruling is legally binding and it cannot be appealed. But there is no penalty if china violates it. China stressed that it will not accept the decision, but suggests that it may seek a resolution through dialogue. The president was quoted as saying that chinas territoriable sovereignty and maritime interests will n
Defense secretary ash carter said american commanders will send vessels wherever International Law permits. Nations may declare an area of up to 12 nautical miles from their coast as sovereign territory. But u. S. Officials say artificial islands cannot serve as the starting point of territorial waters. A Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson said in a statement that two chinese warships issued a warning to the u. S. Destroyer. A u. N. Spokesperson called on all parties involved in the current tensions to resolve their differences in a peaceful manner through dialogue and in conformity with International Law, including the u. N. Charter. Nhk worlds reporter is there the japanese government are likely to face each other in court as their standoff over u. S. Base continues to escalate. The government on tuesday suspended okinawa governors decision to revoke the provision for reclaimuation work. Land minister is expected to send a letter wednesday instructing him to reverse his decision.
Said american commanders will send vessels wherever International Law permits. Nations may declare an area of up to 12 nautical miles from their coast as sovereign territory. But u. S. Officials say artificial islands cannot serve as the starting point of territorial waters. A Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson said in a statement that two chinese warships issued a warning to the u. S. Destroyer. A u. N. Spokesperson called on all parties involved in the current tensions to resolve their differences in a peaceful manner through dialogue and in conformity with International Law, including the u. N. Charter. Nhk worlds reporter is there the japanese government are likely to face each other in court as their standoff over u. S. Base continues to escalate. The government on tuesday suspended okinawa governors decision to revoke the provision for reclaimuation work. Land minister is expected to send a letter wednesday instructing him to reverse his decision. If the governor refuses to co
Guy i am guy johnson. A city getting back to business. Let me tell you about what you need to know about events overnight into today. What we have seen is an early attack from france and the middle east. French warplanes bombing targets in Northern Syria in the city of raqqa, Islamic State stronghold. Let me introduce the reporters for you and tell you what will be going on around the europe. Nichols. Ot hans she is at the bataclan. We have zeb eckert in asia giving us the latest from reaction. Have a reporter in brussels. We will deal with those guys talk about what is happening in marketas a larger reaction. French warplanes have been bombing targets in the northern and Islamic State stronghold targeted by french officials. Those Officials Say that tax in paris on friday were ordered from syria and Islamic State Islamic State said it was payback for frances intervention in the middle east. Police say 2 of the attackers had links to brussels. Brusselsl cars for were used as seven peop