Why China Refuses to Accept Arbitration Filed by the Philippines

In the past 20 years, the Philippines reached and signed at least six statements and agreements with China on peaceful settlement of the South China Sea disputes through negotiations. The current unilateral arbitration – deemed illegal by China and at least 60 other countries – is a ploy to legalize its illegitimate seizure of Chinese territory and deny China’s sovereign claims and maritime rights.

Ma Shikun, Senior Journalis, the People’s Daily via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/29sjY10