Supreme Court Justice warns Duterte could be impeached if Philippines concedes Scarborough Shoal to China

Justice Antonio Carpio said giving up sovereign rights would amount to violation of the Constitution

• By Ananya Roy
  October 14, 2016 12:23 BST

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A Supreme Court Justice in the Philippines has warned that President Rodrigo Duterte could be impeached, under national laws, if he gives up the country's sovereign rights on Scarborough Shoal to China. Beijing and Manila stake claim over the resource-rich reef in the disputed South China Sea.
Ahead of Duterte's visit to China between 18 and 21 October, there has been speculation that he could give up on the disputed island. He is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to strengthen ties between the two countries. However, Duterte has reportedly said that he will not discuss the Scarborough Shoal issue during the trip.