JAKARTA — The U.K., France and Germany are among at least nine countries to issue statements this year rejecting Beijing’s extensive claims in the South China Sea, as…
- Koya Jibiki
- Nikkei
China has claimed “historical rights” to waters within its so-called nine-dash line, which encompasses almost all of the South China Sea.
The three European countries, not involved in any territorial dispute with Beijing, sent a joint note verbale rejecting the idea to the U.N. in September.
The claims “do…