The Philippines on Monday submitted additional documents, which include maps and charts, to strengthen its position questioning the validity of China’s 9-dash line claim in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

The supplemental Memorial answers the 26 questions sent to Manila by the five-member International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea (Itlos), which is based in The Hague, Department of Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose said on Tuesday.

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