China has reiterated its position that the arbitral award rendered by the United Nations-backed Permanent Court of Arbitration on the South China Sea case in favor of the Philippines is “null and void” and “violates international law.” In a press briefing on Wednesday, Wang Wenbin, spokesman of China’s Foreign Ministry, said that “China neither accepts nor recognizes it and will never accept any claim or action based on the award.” Wang issued the statement after the Philippines described as “final” and “indisputable” the arbitral ruling during the country’s celebration of the 6th anniversary of the arbitral ruling.

Requejo, R. E. (2022, July 15). China insists PH arbitral win 'null and void'. Manila Standard, pp. A1-A2.