CLEAN : South China Sea ruling gives US excuse to intervene: analyst

The video discusses the maritime conflict in the South China Sea, highlighting the Philippines' legal victory against China's territorial claims. It explores international reactions, particularly from China, the US, and Japan, and the potential for increased armed confrontation. The video also examines the legal and strategic implications for the US, including its freedom of navigation operations. Finally, it predicts China's future actions in response to the ruling.

What was the main achievement of the Philippines under the Aquino administration regarding the South China Sea?

• Building new islands

• Forming a new alliance with Japan

• Proving China's claims as baseless

• Establishing new maritime boundaries

What did the Chinese ambassador in Washington DC indicate about the current situation?

• China will withdraw its claims

• The chances of armed confrontation have increased

• The United States will stop its operations

• The chances of armed confrontation have decreased

How has the ruling affected China's position in the South China Sea?

• It has strengthened China's claims

• It has led to new negotiations

• It has delegitimized China's claims

• It has no effect on China's claims

What legal justification does the United States have for its operations in the South China Sea?

• To conduct freedom of navigation operations

• To form new alliances

• To establish new trade routes

• To build military bases

What is China's likely response after the ruling according to the transcript?

• Immediate military action

• Seeking diplomatic solutions

• Taking aggressive steps after regaining composure

• Ignoring the ruling