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China does not accept, recognize, or consider binding the 2016 South China Sea arbitration award, which it regards as illegal, null and void.
multiple outlets, traced to a single source · Attributed statement · first recorded Jul 13, 2:30 PM
Although several outlets carry this claim, their reporting traces back to a single shared source — so it counts as one confirmation, not several.
How each outlet reported it
CGTNChinese state media · Jul 13, 2:01 PM
The South China Sea arbitration award is illegal, null and void, and non-binding
Cites: Mao Ning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson · Details: award rendered July 12, 2016; initiated unilaterally by Philippines
CGTNChinese state media · Jul 13, 2:01 PM
China neither accepts nor recognizes the arbitration award
Cites: Mao Ning
CGTNChinese state media · Jul 13, 2:01 PM
China will not accept any claim or action arising from the arbitration award
Cites: Mao Ning
CGTNChinese state media · Jul 13, 2:01 PM
China does not accept or recognize the 2016 South China Sea arbitration 'award'
Details: 2016; South China Sea arbitration
CGTNChinese state media · Jul 13, 2:01 PM
The 'arbitral tribunal' exceeded its authority and abused its jurisdiction; the 'award' is illegal, null and void, and has no binding force
Cites: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson