The South China Sea Arbitration

Author : S. Jayakumar,Tommy Koh,Robert Beckman,Tara Davenport,Hao Duy Phan
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781788116275

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Bringing together leading experts on the law of the sea, The South China Sea Arbitration provides a detailed analysis of the significant aspects, findings and legal reasoning in the high-profile case of the South China Sea Arbitration between the Philippines and China.The book offers a comprehensive overview and analysis of the major issues discussed in the Arbitration including jurisdiction, procedure, maritime entitlement, and the protection of the marine environment. The chapters also explore the implications of the case for the South China Sea disputes and possible dispute settlements under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The robust discussion in each chapter will be an invaluable contribution to the ongoing debate on the South China Sea Arbitration.This informative and compelling book will be essential reading for scholars and students of public international law, law of the sea, international dispute settlement and international relations. Policy makers and governmental officials with responsibility for law of the sea and international dispute settlement, as well as members of international courts and tribunals, international organisations and non-governmental organisations, will find this book a stimulating read.

Author : Yoshifumi Tanaka
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509924820

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Beyond the scope of the dispute settlement between the Philippines and China, the South China Sea arbitral award can be thought to significantly influence the development of international law and the law of the sea. Accordingly, this book seeks to examine the South China Sea arbitration from the perspective of the development of public international law and its limitations. Specifically it addresses the issues of jurisdiction of the Annex VII Arbitral Tribunal, the historic rights, the legal status of maritime features, the lawfulness of various activities of China, and the role of the South China Sea arbitration in the international dispute settlement. In considering these issues, this book examines the South China Sea arbitration in three respects: (i) the clarification of relevant rules and obligations under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea as well as international law, (ii) the protection of community interests at sea, and (iii) considerations of time elements in international law.

Author : Stefan Talmon,Bing Bing Jia
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781782253754

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On 22 January 2013, the Republic of the Philippines instituted arbitral proceedings against the People's Republic of China (PRC) under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) with regard to disputes between the two countries in the South China Sea (South China Sea Arbitration). On 19 February 2013, the PRC formally expressed its opposition to the institution of proceedings, making it clear from the outset that it will not have any part in these arbitral proceedings and that this position will not change. It is thus to be expected that over the next year and a half, the Tribunal will receive written memorials and hear oral submissions from the Philippines only. The Chinese position will go unheard. However, the Tribunal is under an obligation, before making its award, to satisfy itself not only that it has jurisdiction over the dispute, but also that the claims brought by the Philippines are well founded in fact and law (UNCLOS Annex VII, Article 9).This book aims to offer a (not the) Chinese perspective on some of the issues to be decided by the Tribunal and thus to assist the Tribunal in meeting its obligations under the Convention. The book does not set out the official position of the Chinese government, but is rather to serve as a kind of amicus curiae brief advancing possible legal arguments on behalf of the absent respondent. The book does not deal with the merits of the disputes between the Philippines and the PRC, but focuses on the questions of jurisdiction, admissibility and other objections which the tribunal will have to decide as a preliminary matter. The book will show that there are insurmountable preliminary objections to the Tribunal deciding the case on the merits and that the Tribunal would be well advised to refer the dispute back to the parties in order for them to reach a negotiated settlement.The book brings together scholars of public international law from mainland China, Taiwan and Europe united by a common interest in the law of the sea and disputes in the South China Sea. This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's International Arbitration online service.

Author : Alfredo C. Robles
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782845836

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The South China Sea Arbitration, which marks the first time that the Philippines and China have been parties to a compulsory dispute settlement procedure, is a landmark legal case. The Tribunal tackled head-on critical issues in the interpretation and application of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea that other international courts have failed to address, particularly the compatibility of historic rights with the Convention, the identification of maritime features as permanently submerged or above water at high-tide, and the distinction between features that are fully entitled to maritime zones and those that are not. In addition, the Tribunal also had to decide on issues as diverse as near-collisions at sea, illegal fishing of giant clams and sea turtles, and the destruction of fragile coral reefs resulting from island-building. The Tribunals task was rendered arduous by Chinas refusal to appear before it. In these circumstances, understanding the Tribunals decisions is a challenging undertaking. Chinas public relations campaign targeting the proceedings raised issues that the layperson could readily grasp, notably African states support for its non-appearance, the integrity of the judges, and the validity of arbitral awards. Understanding the Awards and Debating with China aims to facilitate understanding of the South China Sea Arbitration by presenting detailed summaries of the two Arbitral Awards. The author rebuts the questionable claims raised by Chinas public relations campaign and highlights Chinas covert actions during the proceedings.

Author : Shicun Wu,Keyuan Zou
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317179887

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Arbitration Concerning the South China Sea by Shicun Wu,Keyuan Zou Pdf

On 22 January 2013, the Republic of the Philippines instituted arbitral proceedings against the People’s Republic of China (PRC) under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) with regard to disputes between the two countries in the South China Sea. The South China Sea Arbitration is a landmark case in international law because of the parties involved, the legal questions to be decided and the absence of one of the parties. As revealed in its official statements, the PRC will neither accept nor participate in this arbitration nor present written and oral arguments in the tribunal room. Such default of appearance makes applicable certain procedural rules. According to Article 9 of Annex VII, the Tribunal, before making its Award, is obligated to satisfy itself not only that it has jurisdiction over the dispute, but also that the claims brought by the Philippines are well-founded in fact and law. Therefore, it is necessary for the Tribunal to look into all the claims brought forward by the Philippines and all the disputes constituted by the claims in the procedural phase. The possible arguments the PRC could make should be explored during this process. This book brings together chapters selected from well-established scholars in Asia, Europe and North America addressing the issues arising from the South China Sea Arbitration. It contains five easy to read parts: origin and development of the South China Sea dispute; the jurisdiction and admissibility of the case; international adjudication and dispute settlement; legal issues arising from the case such as the legal status of the U-shaped line and islands, rocks and low-tide elevations; and the Arbitration case and its impact on regional maritime security.

Author : Fu-Kuo Liu,Keyuan Zou,Shicun Wu,Jonathan Spangler
Publisher : South China Sea Think Tank
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789869282833

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South China Sea Lawfare by Fu-Kuo Liu,Keyuan Zou,Shicun Wu,Jonathan Spangler Pdf

South China Sea Lawfare: Post-Arbitration Policy Options and Future Prospects is the second of two reports in the series published by the South China Sea Think Tank. Published shortly after the tribunal issued its final award in the Philippines v. China arbitration case in July 2016, the report is the result of a collaborative effort by an international team of authors and incorporates the diverse perspectives of claimants and non-claimant stakeholders in the South China Sea maritime territorial disputes.

Author : Zhongguo guo ji fa xue hui
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 7119115049

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The South China Sea Arbitration Awards by Zhongguo guo ji fa xue hui Pdf

Author : Fu-Kuo Liu,Jonathan Spangler
Publisher : South China Sea Think Tank
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789869282819

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South China Sea Lawfare by Fu-Kuo Liu,Jonathan Spangler Pdf

South China Sea Lawfare: Legal Perspectives and International Responses to the Philippines v. China Arbitration Case is the first of two reports published by the South China Sea Think Tank. Published shortly after the tribunal issued its first award in the Philippines v. China arbitration case, the report is the result of a collaborative effort by an international team of authors and incorporates the diverse perspectives of claimants and non-claimant stakeholders in the South China Sea maritime territorial disputes.

Author : Alfredo C. Robles Jr.
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-27
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789811963940

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The Defaulting State and the South China Sea Arbitration by Alfredo C. Robles Jr. Pdf

This book focuses on the legal and procedural problems caused by China’s default in the South China Sea Arbitration. Many of these problems arose because in several respects, China departed from the conduct of other defaulting States in cases before the International Court of Justice. The book argues that the Tribunal, confronted with the difficulties of maintaining the balance between two parties in a situation of default, drew on the full range of its powers to ensure that neither China nor the Philippines would suffer from China’s default. Further, the book describes the shortcomings of the submissions of putative amicus curiae. It refutes China’s questioning of the independence and impartiality of the experts and of the judges. In so doing, it explains the expert opinions and the Tribunal ’s assessments of the latter in the areas of satellite imagery, coral reef ecology, and navigational safety, while rebutting the half- truths and counter-truths disseminated by Chinese scholars about the proceedings. The book compares China’s threats to the independence of the Tribunal to its behavior towards Chinese judges. It places China’s accusations of bias against the Tribunal in the context of China’s domestic situation, and concludes that the Tribunal, acting independently and impartially, was able to perform the judicial function, despite China’s default.

Author : James Borton
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781524584818

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Islands and Rocks in the South China Sea by James Borton Pdf

The situation in the South China Sea with regard to territorial disputes remains unsettled despite The Hagues Permanent Court of Arbitration unanimous ruling in favor of the Philippines and against Chinas historic rights to the South China Sea. This collection of academic essays examines many interpretations of international law on the legal status of the contested islands and rocks. Whats clear to all is that the failure to uphold international law and norms harms all claimants interests in the contested sea.

Author : Yih-Jye Hwang,Edmund Frettingham
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781000357844

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Maritime and Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea by Yih-Jye Hwang,Edmund Frettingham Pdf

This edited volume rethinks the relationship between power and law in the age of China’s rise by examining recent developments in the South China Sea (SCS). The contributors explore different interpretations of international law on the legal status of the contested islands and rocks and provide detailed analyses of the contested concepts and provisions, the 2016 ruling by the SCS arbitration tribunal, as well as the environmental, economic, and political impacts of the ruling. This book facilitates a more meaningful and productive dialogue over the intersection, interaction, and interdependence between power and law in the context of the SCS. Assessing the interactions between political, legal, and normative forces, it provides insights into the specific dynamics of the dispute and the shifting security landscape in the region, but also offers a basis for thinking more deeply about the broader rise of China. This book will appeal to both students and scholars of IR, International Law, and Asian Studies and those engaged in research on the SCS disputes, the rise of China, and with a theoretical interest in law and power in international affairs.

Author : Tran Truong Thuy,John B. Welfield,Le Thuy Trang
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781786437532

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Building a Normative Order in the South China Sea by Tran Truong Thuy,John B. Welfield,Le Thuy Trang Pdf

The South China Sea, where a number of great powers and regional players contend for influence, has emerged as one of the most potentially explosive regions in the world today. What can be done to reduce the possibility of conflict, solve the outstanding territorial problems, and harness the potential of the sea to promote regional development, environmental sustainability and security? This book, with contributions from leading authorities in China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Australia, Singapore and the United States, seeks to illuminate these questions.

Author : Stefan Talmon
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-08
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004381193

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The South China Sea Arbitration by Stefan Talmon Pdf

This book critically engages with each step of the proceedings in the South China Sea landmark arbitration case, showing that the Arbitral Tribunal lacked jurisdiction to decide the case and that several of the claims presented were also inadmissible.

Author : S. Jayakumar,Tommy Koh,Robert Beckman
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781783477272

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The South China Sea Disputes and Law of the Sea by S. Jayakumar,Tommy Koh,Robert Beckman Pdf

South China Sea Disputes And Law Of The Sea explores in great detail the application of specific provisions of UNCLOS and how the framework of international law applies to the South China Sea. Offering a comprehensive analysis of the individual

Author : Alfredo C. Robles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Arbitration
ISBN : 9715556612

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