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What did the Permanent Court of Arbitral Tribunal declare about China's sovereignty claims based on the 9-dash-line?
What did the Permanent Court of Arbitral Tribunal declare about China's sovereignty claims based on the 9-dash-line?
- They were illegal and invalid (correct)
- They required further investigation
- They were acknowledged by the Philippines
- They were legal and valid
Which international agreement did China sign but not accept the jurisdiction of in this context?
Which international agreement did China sign but not accept the jurisdiction of in this context?
- Geneva Convention
- UNCLOS (correct)
- Kyoto Protocol
- NATO Agreement
What concerns are raised by China's militarization and industrial build-up in the South China Sea?
What concerns are raised by China's militarization and industrial build-up in the South China Sea?
- Economic concerns
- Regional and global security concerns (correct)
- Cultural concerns
- Health concerns
What risk does China's control over one of the busiest shipping lanes pose?
What risk does China's control over one of the busiest shipping lanes pose?
Why is the movement of goods and energy deposits through the seas crucial?
Why is the movement of goods and energy deposits through the seas crucial?
According to Alfred Mahan, what power is granted to those who rule the waves?
According to Alfred Mahan, what power is granted to those who rule the waves?
What threat does China's growing control in the South China Sea pose?
What threat does China's growing control in the South China Sea pose?
'Whoever rules the waves has the power to rule the world.' This statement emphasizes the importance of:
'Whoever rules the waves has the power to rule the world.' This statement emphasizes the importance of:
'The nations' support and defense of globalization are essential.' What is the reason provided for this statement?
'The nations' support and defense of globalization are essential.' What is the reason provided for this statement?
'The international community should address the increasing militarization in the South China Sea.' Why is this highlighted in the text?
'The international community should address the increasing militarization in the South China Sea.' Why is this highlighted in the text?