WIRE — MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen countries, including the Philippines, reaffirmed on Sunday that there is no legal basis for Chinas expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea. Joining the Philippines in the statement marking the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitral award were Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand,
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