南海国际学术研讨会举行，多位与会专家：南海仲裁案非法且无效

Group 1 - The Philippines has reached an agreement with Canada on a "Visiting Forces Agreement" to facilitate joint military exercises, indicating a focus on defense cooperation under the Marcos administration [1] - The Philippines is also negotiating similar military agreements with France and deepening defense cooperation with India, which are seen as measures to enhance deterrence capabilities against perceived threats, particularly from China [1] - The South China Sea dispute is intensifying, with the Philippines accusing China of "illegal invasion," which is framed as a significant security concern [1] Group 2 - An international academic seminar titled "South China Sea: History and Reality" was held in Beijing, attended by over 150 experts and representatives from various countries, discussing topics related to sovereignty and international order in the South China Sea [2] - Wu Shicun emphasized that China's historical and legal claims over the South China Sea are well-founded, asserting that the disputes stem from illegal occupations by countries like the Philippines and Vietnam since the 1970s [2] - The 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling is criticized as invalid due to jurisdictional overreach and factual errors, with claims that it undermines stability in the region [2][3] Group 3 - Experts at the seminar highlighted that the South China Sea issue is a focal point of tension between China and the Philippines, primarily revolving around territorial disputes and maritime jurisdiction [3] - The current Philippine government's alignment with the United States is viewed as complicating the situation, with calls for rebuilding mutual trust to resolve disputes [3]