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China Accuses U.S. of Taking Sides in South China Sea Arbitration Case

Benjie Batanes   |

Jul 25, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

China has accused the American government on Friday of supporting the Philippines in an ongoing South China Sea arbitration in the Hague. Beijing's reaction was prompted by the comment of American State Undersecretary Daniel Russel that both claimants should respect and follow the decision of the arbitration body.