China's Sea of Disputes: A Decade After the Hague Ruling, Manila's Claims Remain a Moot Point The latest salvo in the ongoing dispute between Beijing and Manila over the South China Sea has brought tensions to a boiling point.
A report from China's Ministry of Natural Resources think tank lambasted the Philippines' claims as "unlawful" expansions that pose a threat to global order, echoing China's long standing position on the matter.
The legacy of colonialism and World War II continues to shape international relations in Asia, with the Philippines' claims to Scarborough Shoal and parts of the Spratly Islands being just one aspect of a complex web of historical, cultural, and economic ties that bind nations together.