United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

The Philippines says embedded journalists are only delivering factual stories about the current situation in the disputed South China Sea.

The Chinese coast guard ships allegedly crossed the bow of the Philippine vessel twice during the encounter.

Against The Hague’s unanimous decision that there is no legal basis, Beijing claims ownership of about 90% of the South China Sea based on ancient maps.

The South China Sea presents India with an opportunity to demonstrate what Indians call a “proactive policy.”