Beijing issues warnings ahead of tribunal decision

China voiced stern warnings on Thursday against an arbitral tribunal that is scheduled to issue a ruling this month on a case raised unilaterally by the Philippines about the South China Sea issue.

Beijing said that the upcoming ruling may cause serious damage to the international rule of law.

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, acting as the tribunal registry, said on Wednesday that the decision will be announced on July 12.