South China Sea ruling remains legally significant despite limited impact: Expert
06:24 Min
Bill Hayton, Associate Fellow with Chatham House's Asia-Pacific Programme, says the 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling clarified the legal position under international law, but has done little to change realities on the water, with the Philippines still facing challenges in accessing fishing grounds and offshore resources.
10 Jul 2026 08:00pm
Bill Hayton, Associate Fellow with Chatham House's Asia-Pacific Programme, says the 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling clarified the legal position under international law, but has done little to change realities on the water, with the Philippines still facing challenges in accessing fishing grounds and offshore resources.
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