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What did the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) do after China formally withdrew from the arbitration?
What did the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) do after China formally withdrew from the arbitration?
- Continued with the proceedings as scheduled under UNCLOS guidelines (correct)
- Stopped the proceedings immediately
- Declared the case invalid
- Changed the venue for the arbitration
What factors did the arbitration in the South China Sea disputes take into account?
What factors did the arbitration in the South China Sea disputes take into account?
- Maritime rights, status of marine features, historical rights, and legitimacy of Chinese actions (correct)
- Historical rights and territorial boundaries
- Military alliances and regional conflicts
- Maritime rights and economic sanctions
According to UNCLOS Annex VII, what does the absence of a party or failure to present its case mean for arbitration proceedings?
According to UNCLOS Annex VII, what does the absence of a party or failure to present its case mean for arbitration proceedings?
- Delays the proceedings but ultimately leads to dismissal
- Automatically rules in favor of the other party
- Does not halt the proceedings and does not serve as a barrier to them (correct)
- Halts the proceedings indefinitely
What is India's stance on participating in rulings by the Permanent Court of Arbitration?
What is India's stance on participating in rulings by the Permanent Court of Arbitration?
Which article of UNCLOS deals with the finality and binding nature of tribunal decisions?
Which article of UNCLOS deals with the finality and binding nature of tribunal decisions?
What type of organization is the Permanent Court of Arbitration?
What type of organization is the Permanent Court of Arbitration?