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Practice question: Maritime Delimitation and Territorial Disputes

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Practice question

Did the July 12, 2016 South China Sea arbitral award decide sovereignty over the disputed land features?
  1. Yes, over every island worldwide
  2. Yes, because all maritime questions decide land title
  3. No, the tribunal expressly did not decide sovereignty over land territory
  4. Yes, but only for private owners
  5. The award abolished all sovereignty

Legal references

  • South China Sea Arbitration, Award of July 12, 2016, paragraphs 5-6: https://docs.pca-cpa.org/2016/07/PH-CN-20160712-Award.pdf

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