US, UK, Japan & 11 others reject China's claims in South China Sea

A total of 14 nations have rejected China's expanded maritime claims in the South China Sea, backing a 2016 ruling labelling them illegal under international law. The countries, including the US, UK, Japan, and the Philippines, expressed strong opposition to China's unilateral actions, coercion and the use of force, which threaten peace and stability in the disputed waters.