China Loses To The Philippines In South China Sea Case

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An international tribunal at The Hague ruled today in favor of the Philippines in its dispute with China over South China Sea waters. The court said Beijing has no legal claim to them and has violated the rights of the Philippines by building islands in the area, among other things.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Robin Brant of the BBC.

Robin Brant, BBC China correspondent in Beijing. He tweets @robindbrant.