Decoding the Jargon of the South China Sea Dispute
Terms central to international court ruling expected Tuesday
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An international Court issues its ruling Tuesday on a challenge brought by the Philippines to China’s claim to more than 80 percent of the South China Sea.
The report by the tribunal in The Hague—which will decide on at least seven of 15 Philippine submissions—is likely to be filled with jargon related to maritime disputes. The ruling is expected after 11a.m. local time in The Hague. To help you prepare, here is a glossary of the key terms and acronyms: