Document to be sent to influencers

Chinese scholars to spread legal argument to high-profile contacts around globe

A group of Chinese scholars of international law plans to send an open letter to international organizations and universities around the world to challenge any ruling of the Arbitral Tribunal on the South China Sea on Tuesday, when it is scheduled to issue a decision.

"We will send the letter to influential contacts and the tribunal as well to tell the arbitrators how they have damaged the spirit of international law by accepting the unilaterally initiated case on the South China Sea dispute," said Peng Qinxuan, a doctoral candidate at Utrecht University in the Netherlands.