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The arbitral tribunal constituted under UNCLOS issued its award in the case filed by the Philippines against China concerning the South China Sea on:

Correct answer: A. 12 July 2016

The award of 12 July 2016 ruled, among other points, that China's claim to historic rights within the "nine-dash line" has no legal basis under UNCLOS. The Philippines began the arbitration on 22 January 2013.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is A. 12 July 2016

The award of 12 July 2016 ruled, among other points, that China's claim to historic rights within the "nine-dash line" has no legal basis under UNCLOS. The Philippines began the arbitration on 22 January 2013.

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