South China Sea arbitration award has no impact on China's territorial sovereignty

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Saturday that the South China Sea arbitration award will have no impact whatsoever on China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.

Asia-Europe summit fails to mention S. China Sea in statement

Asian and European leaders pledged Saturday to adhere to the principle of trying to resolve maritime disputes in line with international law, but failed to mention high tensions in the South China Sea in a statement that summarized their two days of discussions on major security and economic concerns.

Asian, European nations struggle to find common ground on S. China Sea

Asian and European countries at a summit Friday struggled to iron out differences over how to manage maritime disputes and it is now uncertain if they can come up with a common message on that in a statement to be issued after the two-day meeting ends Saturday.

Russia opposes internationalizing South China Sea disputes

Russia opposes internationalization of the South China Sea disputes or any interference from forces outside the region, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.