India supports freedom of navigation and lawful sea uses in the South China Sea. The Ministry of External Affairs responded to a joint statement by several nations. This statement rejected China's expansive South China Sea claim as lacking legal basis.

Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/on-south-china-sea-government-backs-tribunal-ruling-against-beijing/articleshow/132403349.cms)

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