CLEAN : South China Sea ruling very damning for Beijing: analyst

The video discusses a ruling that significantly limits China's maritime claims in the South China Sea, declaring some of its activities illegal and harmful to the maritime environment. While the ruling could prompt China to reconsider its claims in the long term, it is unlikely to change the immediate geopolitical dynamics. China is expected to reject the ruling's legitimacy and exert pressure on neighboring countries to avoid supporting it. Additionally, China might take physical actions, such as declaring a baseline around the Spratly Islands or an air defense zone, which could provoke responses from the US.

In what ways could the ruling influence China's long-term compliance with international maritime law?

What are the implications of the ruling for China's diplomatic relations with Southeast Asian countries?