US says China must adhere to South China Sea court ruling
The United States says an international tribunal's ruling that rejected China’s claim over the waters of the South China Sea should be considered final and binding.
The White House urged all countries on Tuesday to adhere to the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague and said it should not be a reason to raise tensions.
“We certainly would urge all parties not to use this as an opportunity to engage in escalatory or provocative action,” White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters in a briefing aboard Air Force One.
On Tuesday, the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled that there was no legal basis for Beijing to claim historic rights to resources within much of the South China Sea.
However, China immediately rejected the ruling, vowing to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty over the disputed waters.
China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Tuesday his country will ignore the ruling. "We won't accept any of their so-called materials, no matter what they are."
China’s territorial claims over the South China Sea overlap in parts with Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei.
Japan, which has its own territorial dispute with China in the East China Sea, said The Hague tribunal ruling on the South China Sea is final and legally binding, urging the parties in the case to comply.
Beijing has repeatedly blamed Washington for stirring up tensions in the region.
China frequently criticizes the US military presence in the Asia-Pacific and suspects Washington’s military drills with countries in the region are part of efforts to contain Beijing.
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