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Why didn't Philippine ask the UN backed courts, instead of the Private Temporary Arbitration over the water territory disputes with China in SCS?
Do you think the temporary arbitration was effective in resolving the dispute?
The temporary arbitration did lead to a resolution of sorts, but it did not fully resolve the issue. China refused to acknowledge the ruling and continued with its activities in the South China Sea. Ultimately, it is difficult to say how effective the arbitration was in achieving a lasting resolution.