摘要
T he Philippines decided to bring to a UN tribunal last month its madtime disputes with China in the South China Sea as well as China＇s jurisdiction rights over the South China Sea within the U-shaped ＂nine-dotted line.＂ The action, however, is not conducive to the settlement of the disputes. On the contrary, it could further complicate the issue. Proceeding from the perspectives of both the historical background and international law, the recent move of the Philippines is untenable.
Law and history support China’s claims over the South China Sea The Philippines decided to bring to a UN tribunal last month its maritime disputes with China in the South China Sea as well as China’s jurisdiction rights over the South China Sea within the U-shaped "nine-dotted line." The action,however,is not conducive to the settlement of the disputes.On
