Abstract From the perspective of sovereignty theory, we'll find that the case of “South China Sea Arbitration” is the issue of sovereignty which is not covered by compulsory arbitration. The pattern of sovereignty at present is a special mode of absolute sovereignty, in essence. Governing body is consciously trying to polarize the contents of the sovereignty to set up an orderly exterior environment under which the core content of the sovereignty will be well protected. The errors of “South China Sea Arbitration” are wrongly comprehending the core content of the sovereignty, abusing the compulsory arbitration, and damnifying the sovereignty of China by act in excess of authority. When the core content of sovereignty was damnified, China's position is a necessary protection which is consistent with the principle of sovereign equality of states and supported by the theory of sovereignty.
