# 14-Nation Coalition Issues South China Sea Statement
On July 12, a coalition of 14 nations issued a joint statement marking the 10th anniversary of The Hague's 2016 South China Sea ruling. The signatory nations include the United States, Philippines, Australia, Canada, Britain, Japan, New Zealand, and seven European states including Germany, Italy, and the Baltic nations.
The statement was released on the anniversary of the 2016 arbitration tribunal decision at The Hague, a significant ruling in ongoing disputes over territorial claims and maritime rights in the South China Sea.
The coalition's joint statement has been characterized as addressing concerns regarding expansionist activities in the region. The coordinated statement from this geographically diverse group of nations reflects international attention to developments in the South China Sea, one of the world's most strategically important waterways.
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