China reiterates opposition to 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling | East Asia Tonight 10 July 2026

Ten years after the landmark South China Sea arbitral ruling, the Philippines says it should serve as a reference to a future Code of Conduct. China, however, insists the decision has no place in the negotiations. Also on East Asia Tonight – China, Japan and Taiwan issue warnings as Typhoon Bavi approaches. Meanwhile, SK Hynix readies for US ADR listing.

00:00 Introduction
01:26 China objects to 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling ahead of key anniversary
03:57 Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan and southern Japanese islands
11:38 SK Hynix makes Wall Street history with ADR listing
25:03 Bill Hayton unpacks significance of South China Sea arbitral ruling
33:48 Japan Lower House passes imperial law revisions
36:25 China amateur football fever