Title:

 China's non-participation lawful

Author:

Chen Xiaodong

Source:

The Strait Times

Date:

 March 5, 2016

Description:

The arbitration case filed unilaterally by the Philippines on its disputes with China in the South China Sea is drawing wide attention. Some Western politicians and pundits are already second-guessing the outcome of this case and calling for the award to be legally binding and observed by all parties.