Philippines, China trade barbs amid floating barrier row

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on September 26, 2023
The Philippines has asserted its determination not to yield to Chinese attempts to obstruct its fishermen from accessing a highly disputed shoal in the South China Sea. In response, Beijing issued a warning to the Southeast Asian nation, cautioning against actions that could "provoke and cause trouble."

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Published on September 24, 2023 -  02:16
The Philippines accuses China of installing 'floating barrier' in South China Sea | Oneindia News
The coast guard of China was accused by the Philippines of installing a โ€˜floating barrierโ€™ in the South China Sea's disputed area. The Philippines said that the floating barrier has prevented the Filipinos from entering the area and fishing. Coast guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela took to X to express his opinion regarding the installation. He said that the coast guard of Manila and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources strongly condemned the installation of the barrier by China in a part of the Scarborough Shoal. #SouthChinaSea #FloatingBarrier #ThePhilippines ~PR.151~PR.154~ED.194~GR.124~

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