- The Philippines marked the anniversary of the 2016 tribunal decision that struck down China’s sweeping South China Sea claims—still a flashpoint in the region.
- The U.S. and other allies have leaned on that ruling to pressure Beijing and have warned they could defend the Philippines under treaty obligations.
- China calls the decision invalid and continues to reject it, while maritime confrontations between Chinese, Philippine and other regional vessels remain common.
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