South China Sea: Claimants Accelerate Land Reclamation Efforts

Published Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · Updated June 4

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Claimants in the South China Sea, including China, Vietnam, and the Philippines, are accelerating land reclamation efforts. This comes despite a 2013 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration that invalidated China's claims within the nine-dash line, highlighting a shift from diplomacy to a more aggressive approach.

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In 2013, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague ruled decisively in favor of the Philippines, concluding that China's claims within the nine-dash line had no historical validity.

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The article highlights the shift from diplomatic efforts to a 'grab what you can' approach by claimants in the South China Sea, emphasizing the ineffectiveness of international law and regional agreements.
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