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July 11 , 2016
  • The Associated Press reports: "China has intensified the drumbeat of its opposition to an international tribunal's ruling expected Tuesday that could threaten its expansive claims in the South China Sea. How Beijing responds to the ruling in the case filed by U.S. ally the Philippines could chart the course of global power relations in an increasingly dangerous hotspot....Findings of the tribunal are binding on the parties, including China. But the court - without police or military forces or a system of sanctions at its disposal - can't enforce its ruling, so its potential impact remains unclear."
  • The Wall Street Journal reports: "South Korea said it would aid local companies if Beijing launches economic retaliation over Seoul's decision to deploy a U.S. radar that can penetrate inside Chinese territory. The move by South Korea, which is heavily dependent on trade with China, highlights the potential for Beijing's economic clout to destabilize other nations as it presses its security interests. The dispute—over a defense system with a powerful radar that is designed to destroy incoming North Korean missiles—is one of several China has with its neighbors, many of which are U.S. allies but are closely linked to Beijing through trade and other economic ties."
  • Reuters reports: "The South China Sea is not on the agenda and should not be discussed at a major summit between Asian and European leaders in Mongolia at the end of the week, a senior Chinese diplomat said on Monday....Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou signaled discussion of the South China Sea would not be welcomed at the event, which happens once every two years, as it's designed to discuss issues between Asia and Europe....However, Beijing-based diplomats involved with preparations for ASEM say it is inevitable the South China Sea dispute will be raised at the summit, which is expected to be attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and German Chancellor Angela Merkel."
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