Philippines slams China over 'floating barrier' in South China Sea

The Chinese embassy in Manila did not immediately reply to requests for comment. / Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

The Philippines has accused China's coast guard of installing a"floating barrier" in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying it prevented Filipinos from entering and fishing in the area. The Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources "strongly condemn" China's installation of the barrier in part of the Scarborough Shoal, Commodore Jay Tarriela, a Coast Guard spokesperson, posted on X on Sunday.

The barrier"prevents Filipino fishing boats from entering the shoal and depriving them of their fishing and livelihood activities", he said.PCG and BFAR Condemn CCG’s Installation of Floating Barrier in the Southeast of BDM Shoal The Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources strongly condemn the China Coast Guard’s installation of floating barrier in the Southeast…

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