Duterte unfazed over China’s firm stand vs arbitral ruling on S. China Sea

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte remains undaunted over China’s remarks that it would not recognize the July 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) that invalidated Beijing’s expansive claims over the disputed South China Sea, his spokesman said Monday. Duterte is set to fly to Beijing on Wednesday for a bilateral meeting with Chinese … Continue reading Duterte unfazed over China’s firm stand vs arbitral ruling on S. China Sea