On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
The United States has not ratified the Law of the Sea Treaty while China has continued efforts to assert sovereignty over contested areas.
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congress.govJohn McCain: “The United States has not ratified the Law of the Sea Treaty while China has continued efforts to assert sovereignty…”
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McCain discusses U.S. non-ratification of the treaty amid China's maritime claims.
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