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Can the 2016 South China Sea arbitration withstand true legal scrutiny? Ten years on, a new report by top Chinese maritime experts argues the tribunal drastically overstepped its jurisdiction, producing a ruling that lacks fundamental legal validity.

CGTN reporter Feng Yilei breaks down the findings with legal scholars, exploring:

The fatal flaws in the tribunal's jurisdiction

The report's critique of the ruling's legal merits

Why direct negotiation is the real way forward

Watch the full video to uncover the geopolitical manipulation behind the 2016 arbitration, and learn why direct dialogue is the only viable path to lasting regional stability.

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