在PCA作出裁定的过程中，中国收买它进行投资的遥远的非洲国家以及东盟中比较容易影响的国家（如文莱、柬埔寨和老挝）支持它。
In the run-up to the PCA’s decision, China drummed up support in far-flung African countries, where it has investments, and among more easily influenced members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, such as Brunei, Cambodia, and Laos.