![How the Philippines' public campaign is holding China accountable in the South China Sea How the Philippines' public campaign is holding China accountable in the South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71682673394_TBKAPALFILIPINA.jpg)
How the Philippines' public campaign is holding China accountable in the South China Sea
An noteworthy aspect of the Philippines' strategy to address China's assertive behavior is the revitalisation of the 2016 international tribunal ruling.
Wed Jul 19 2023
![MH17: Investigators weighing options on prosecuting method - Ab Aziz MH17: Investigators weighing options on prosecuting method - Ab Aziz](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/71457340578_AzizKaprawi.jpg)
MH17: Investigators weighing options on prosecuting method - Ab Aziz
Investigators are discussing on whether to proceed with national prosecution or choose an international tribunal.
Wed Oct 26 2016
![New images suggest China has built reinforced hangars on disputed islands New images suggest China has built reinforced hangars on disputed islands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71470719973_SpratlyIslands.jpg)
New images suggest China has built reinforced hangars on disputed islands
Recent satellite photographs show China appears to have built reinforced aircraft hangars on its holdings in the disputed South China Sea, according to a Washington-based think tank.
Tue Aug 09 2016
![South China Sea: US avoiding 'confrontation' in sea row South China Sea: US avoiding 'confrontation' in sea row](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/51441249741_JohnKerry.jpg)
South China Sea: US avoiding 'confrontation' in sea row
US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday said Washington wanted to avoid "confrontation" in the South China Sea.
Wed Jul 27 2016
![Philippines warns imminent talks over China sea row unlikely Philippines warns imminent talks over China sea row unlikely](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71468414304_southchinasea.jpg)
Philippines warns imminent talks over China sea row unlikely
The Philippines said direct talks with China over their maritime dispute were unlikely to start anytime soon due to Beijing's refusal to accept an international tribunal ruling on the South China Sea.
Tue Jul 19 2016
![ASEAN to keep mum on South China Sea ruling: diplomats ASEAN to keep mum on South China Sea ruling: diplomats](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71468424005_southchinasea.jpg)
ASEAN to keep mum on South China Sea ruling: diplomats
Southeast Asia will not issue a statement on the rejection of Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea by an international tribunal.
Thu Jul 14 2016
![Tribunal rules against Beijing in South China Sea dispute Tribunal rules against Beijing in South China Sea dispute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/41468316249_southchinasea.jpg)
Tribunal rules against Beijing in South China Sea dispute
China has no legal basis to claim "historic rights" to islands in the South China Sea, an international tribunal ruled on Tuesday.
Tue Jul 12 2016
![Beijing raises rhetoric ahead of South China Sea ruling Beijing raises rhetoric ahead of South China Sea ruling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81440204632_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Beijing raises rhetoric ahead of South China Sea ruling
Beijing launched a deluge of denunciations Tuesday ahead of an international tribunal's ruling on the South China Sea, where it has expansive territorial claims.
Tue Jul 12 2016
![China must ready for military conflict in South China Sea: state media China must ready for military conflict in South China Sea: state media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/81440204632_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
China must ready for military conflict in South China Sea: state media
Beijing must prepare for "military confrontation" in the South China Sea, state-run media said as it began naval drills in the area ahead of an international tribunal ruling over the maritime dispute.
Tue Jul 05 2016
![China to hold drills in disputed waters ahead of court ruling China to hold drills in disputed waters ahead of court ruling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/81464100506_BeijingChina.jpg)
China to hold drills in disputed waters ahead of court ruling
The drills will be held in waters around the Paracel Islands from July 5 to 11, with other ships prohibited from entering the waters during that time.
Sun Jul 03 2016
![ASEAN-Russia dialogue partnership unaffected by MH17 tribunal veto: Russian FM ASEAN-Russia dialogue partnership unaffected by MH17 tribunal veto: Russian FM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/61438862829_SERGEILAVROV.jpg)
ASEAN-Russia dialogue partnership unaffected by MH17 tribunal veto: Russian FM
Russia's status as ASEAN's dialogue partner remains unaffected despite its veto block to set up an international tribunal over the MH17 air disaster last year.
Thu Aug 06 2015
![Britain calls for UN tribunal to prosecute MH17 culprits Britain calls for UN tribunal to prosecute MH17 culprits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61437089828_mhsolidarity.jpg)
Britain calls for UN tribunal to prosecute MH17 culprits
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says a UN-backed international tribune is needed to deliver justice for those who perished on MH17.
Thu Jul 16 2015
![MH17 tribunal investigation plan 'untimely and counterproductive' - Russia MH17 tribunal investigation plan 'untimely and counterproductive' - Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41436889523_MASLOGO.jpg)
MH17 tribunal investigation plan 'untimely and counterproductive' - Russia
Russia has described the establishment of an international tribunal to prosecute those responsible for the MH17 tragedy as 'untimely'.
Wed Jul 15 2015
![Russia opposes UN tribunal for MH17 culprits Russia opposes UN tribunal for MH17 culprits](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/41436410479_MHWRECKAGE.jpg)
Russia opposes UN tribunal for MH17 culprits
Russia said it will oppose a draft UN resolution circulated by Malaysia on establishing an international tribunal to prosecute those behind the downing of MH17.
Fri Jul 10 2015