China firm on rejection of arbitration award on SCS

(UPDATE) BEIJING reiterated that it would never accept any claim or action arising from the South China Sea Arbitration arbitral tribunal.

"China's stance on the arbitral award in the South China Sea is consistent and clear. The arbitral tribunal in the South China Sea Arbitration exceeded its jurisdiction and issued an illegitimate ruling. The resulting award is deemed illegal, null and void," said China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning during a press conference on May 31.