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Philippines files evidence against China’s claims

By Teresa Cerojano
Published March 31, 2014 12:42am ET
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Philippines files evidence against China’s claims
Fresh batch of Philippine Marines wave goodbye to the departing government vessel AM700 to begin their deployment on the dilapidated navy ship LT 57 BRP Sierra Madre at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin Shoal, Sunday, March 30, 2014 off the South China Sea. On Saturday, China Coast Guard attempted to block the Philippine government vessel AM700 carrying fresh troops and supplies, but the latter successfully managed to dock beside the ship to replace troops who were deployed for five months. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) | Bullit Marquez

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines presented evidence to an international tribunal against China’s sweeping territorial claims in the South China Sea, ignoring Beijing’s warning that the case will damage ties.

Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario told a news conference Sunday that the documents submitted electronically to the tribunal in The Hague consist of nearly 4,000 pages of analysis and documentary evidence.

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