The Philippines-China arbitration case in the South China Sea is one of the most interesting cases in the world. The Philippines had
initiated the case since January 22, 2013 but China extremely refused to participate. Then, on July 12, 2016, the Arbitral Tribunal awarded with
negative effect to China. Nevertheless, China still insists the policy of don't-accept, don't-recognize don't-participate The Chinese position caused Chinese perspective behind the policy is very
interesting to study.
Accordingly, this article addresses Chinese perspectives concerning this case both perspective on denial to participate the case and perspective
on the award. In the result of study, China has several legal reasons to avoid joining the case and China also criticizes that the Award of this case is illegal.