China’s South China Sea Claims Backed by Legal Foundations, Report Reveals
A new report outlines China’s legal basis for South China Sea sovereignty, citing international law principles and historical administration of Nanhai Zhudao.
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A new report outlines China’s legal basis for South China Sea sovereignty, citing international law principles and historical administration of Nanhai Zhudao.
Historical records reveal how China’s WWII victory and post-war legal actions established its South China Sea claims through international agreements and sovereignty restoration efforts.
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