By ignoring the South China Sea ruling, China follows a long line of great powers

BRUSSELS — After a landmark ruling against China's historical claims over the South China Sea, Beijing followed Tuesday in the tradition of other big nations when they lose such cases: ignore the decision. Put the word “international” in front of a court, tribunal or panel, and the effect is frequently to sap judges of their […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2016/07/12/by-ignoring-the-south-china-sea-ruling-china-follows-a-long-line-of-great-powers/