South China Sea Rumblings After Hague Ruling The unanimous decision at The Hague this week on the “China v. Philippines” dispute over the South China Sea affirmed that China has “no legal basis” to its claims. As reported, the UN tribunal ruled there is no evidence China has historically established exclusive control over the waters and resources of an area the size of Mexico, that sees more than 5 trillion in trade pass through annually. The decision has fueled tension and speculation throughout the region. Following the ruling, Beijing threatened to declare an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the … Continue reading Rhetoric Runs High in the South China Sea