UK professor's latest book backs China's claims over South China Sea islands

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In an exclusive interview with China.org.cn, Anthony Carty, a distinguished British scholar of international law and a visiting professor at the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences of Peking University, discusses his latest book, "The History and Sovereignty of South China Sea." Published in Chinese last November and soon to be released in English, the book provides compelling evidence for Chinese sovereignty over the South China Sea islands. Drawing from extensive archival research, Professor Carty highlights historical and legal evidence that supports China's claims, underscoring the importance of archival research in resolving international territorial disputes.