A major anniversary of an international tribunal ruling passed over the weekend—one that the Chinese regime hates and has continuously violated for 10 years.

While many people are focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, another waterway that likely has more influence on the global economy is receiving much less attention.

But if something happens that gives it attention, such as kinetic warfare, the impacts could be much larger.

Listen as Terri Wu reviews the significance of the international tribunal’s ruling against China’s claims in the South China Sea, and why a joint statement of 14 countries, including the United States, to reaffirm the ruling is a timely deterrence message.

Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to terri.wu@epochtimes.com.

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