When an international court ruled in late October that it had jurisdiction to hear a case filed by the Philippines against China over the disputed South China Sea, Beijing dismissed the decision, saying it would "lead to nothing." Philippine officials, as well as some foreign diplomats and experts, disagree, saying Beijing could come under intensified diplomatic and legal pressure if the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague ultimately decides in favor of Manila. Legal experts say Manila has a significant chance of success, citing the court's detailed rejection of China's arguments in the hearing of jurisdiction.

China has to pay 'int'l price' if PH wins case in sea row. (2015, December 3). Philippine Daily Inquirer, pp. A1, A6.