Chinese work on Yongshu, or Fiery Cross Reef, in the Spratly Islands. China and the Philippines are among a number of countries involved in territorial disputes over these and other islands in the South China Sea. Photo: SCMP Pictures Chinese work on Yongshu, or Fiery Cross Reef, in the Spratly Islands. China and the Philippines are among a number of countries involved in territorial disputes over these and other islands in the South China Sea. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Chinese work on Yongshu, or Fiery Cross Reef, in the Spratly Islands. China and the Philippines are among a number of countries involved in territorial disputes over these and other islands in the South China Sea. Photo: SCMP Pictures
China /  Diplomacy

Floodgates opening: China dealt fresh blow in South China Sea disputes as Hague court to look into half of Philippines' claims against country

Further challenges to Chinese ambitions likely after court of arbitration rules it has jurisdiction over Manila's submissions in territorial dispute

Topic |   South China Sea: Hague case
Liu ZhenMinnie Chan
Liu Zhen and Minnie Chan

Updated: 3:12pm, 16 Jan, 2018

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Chinese work on Yongshu, or Fiery Cross Reef, in the Spratly Islands. China and the Philippines are among a number of countries involved in territorial disputes over these and other islands in the South China Sea. Photo: SCMP Pictures Chinese work on Yongshu, or Fiery Cross Reef, in the Spratly Islands. China and the Philippines are among a number of countries involved in territorial disputes over these and other islands in the South China Sea. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Chinese work on Yongshu, or Fiery Cross Reef, in the Spratly Islands. China and the Philippines are among a number of countries involved in territorial disputes over these and other islands in the South China Sea. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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