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The document discusses tensions in the South China Sea. Since China began building artificial islands and deploying forces in disputed territory, other claimants have also started building artificial islands, increasing tensions. The document also summarizes a case between Philippines and China over maritime claims. The Philippines asked an arbitration tribunal to rule that China's nine-dash line claim is inconsistent with international law and determine the status and maritime entitlements of certain disputed features. China did not participate in the arbitration proceedings.

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conducts naval presence patrols, exercises and port calls throughout the region.

As Washington's
closest ally in the region, Australia may come under growing pressure from the United States to
make its presence felt in the South China Sea beyond statements of diplomatic support for freedom
of navigation. [2]

Since China has started building artificial island and deploying forces in the so called claimed
territory, the situation has become more complex. This lead to nervousness among other claimants
and therefore they also started building artificial islands. This situation has gained international
attention as it is very intricate.

Case Law

The Republic of the Philippines V. The People's Republic of China


The dispute between Philippines and China arose over ‘maritime entitlements' disagreements. As
China's historical claim is inconsistent with UNCLOS.

Facts
On 22 January 2013, the Philippines invoked arbitration against China under Part XV of UNCLOS.
The Philippines asked the Tribunal about the following concerns:(

i. Rule that UNCLOS governs the parties' rights and obligations with respect to waters,
seabed, and maritime features of the South China Sea and that China's claims to historic
rights encompassed in what China terms the "nine-dash line" are inconsistent with UNCLOS.
ii. determine whether certain maritime features claimed by both parties are islands, low tide
elevations, or submerged banks under UNCLOS, as well as whether those features are
capable of substantiating claims to an entitlement to maritime zones greater than twelve
miles, and
iii. recognize the Philippines' rights within and beyond its economic zone and continental shelf
as established under UNCLOS. [3]

China didn't appear in the arbitration proceedings by denying the legitimacy of 

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