South China Sea joint statement says China's maritime claims have no basis

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A joint statement by Japan, the Philippines, the United States, and 11 other countries declared that China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea lack any legal basis. This statement commemorates the 10th anniversary of a landmark international tribunal ruling on the dispute.

TOKYO, July 12 - China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis, Japan, the Philippines, the United States and 11 other countries said in a joint statement on Sunday to mark the 10th anniversary of a landmark international tribunal ruling.