China's sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea are protected by both international law and UNCLOS.

中国在南海的主权和海洋权益受到国际法和《公约》的双重保护。

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"The Secretary-General calls on all concerned to prevent tensions or their escalation in the region, and to strictly abide by international law, in particular in respect of territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries in the region, " the statement said.

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The Iraqis' lawyers argue that southern Iraq is controlled by the British and precedent suggests that control, not sovereignty, determines whether English law rules.

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Outside of that, using foreign law as a guidepost or inspiration raises issues of both sovereignty and democracy by permitting jurists outside the U.S. system to guide the trajectory of our democracy.

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