MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Southeast Asian leaders ended their annual summit in Manila on Saturday without any sign that host Philippines raised its crucial arbitration victory against China over disputed South China Sea territories. An alternative phrase, "full respect for legal and diplomatic processes," was removed from a South China Sea chapter and moved elsewhere in the draft statement as Chinese officials have requested, three Philippine officials told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the issue with reporters. "Non-mention of The Hague ruling would be a diplomatic triumph for China," said former Philippine national security adviser Roilo Golez, referring to the European tribunal that issued the landmark decision. The 72-year-old leader faces a mass murder complaint before the International Criminal Court and an impeachment bid at home as bodies continue to pile up in his drugs campaign.
No Sign Philippines Raised Sea Feud Win Vs. China In Summit
By JIM GOMEZ and TERESA CEROJANO, Associated Press, San Francisco Chronicle: Politics
Sat, 04/29/2017 - 10:25am
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