The Philippines has taken legal steps to challenge China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea, asking an international tribunal to intervene in its longstanding dispute with Beijing.
On Tuesday Manila asked the tribunal of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) to order a halt to China’s activities which it says violate its sovereignty and are contrary to international law.
Albert del Rosario, foreign secretary, said the Philippines has informed Beijing of the move through a note verbale delivered to the Chinese ambassador to Manila.
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