The world naval powers will enforce the Award by sailing and flying and conducting military activities, in the high seas and EEZs of the South China Sea: The US has declared that its military forces will continue to operate in the South China Sea in accordance with international law. The US Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson stated, “The US Navy will continue to conduct routine and lawful operations around the world, including in the South China Sea, in order to protect the rights, freedom and lawful uses of sea and airspace guaranteed to all. This will not change.”

Soliven, P. S. (2018, December 13). Enforcement of UNCLOS tribunal award by world naval powers. The Philippine Star, p. 12.