Stay sober-minded in face of manipulated ruling

The arbitral tribunal's award on Tuesday, which tries to deny China's historic claims in the South China Sea and wipe out its rights to resources there, marked an end to the farce disguised as law.

The ruling, based on lies, distorted facts and unwarranted procedures, reflects blatant bias and the perverting of the principle of procedural justice.

It proves that the tribunal has degenerated into a political tool and puppet of external forces.