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Philippines says Beijing installed floating barrier in contested area
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66905093
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The Chinese boats issued 15 radio challenges and accused the Philippine ship and fishermen of violating international and China’s laws, before moving away “upon realising the presence of media personnel onboard the (Filipino) vessel”, he said.
China’s embassy in Manila did not immediately reply to a request for comment, Reuters news agency said.
The South China Sea is a rich fishing ground that is believed to hold vast oil and gas reserves.
China’s claims - which include sovereignty over land parcels and their adjacent waters - have angered not just the Philippines but also Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei.
Beijing seized the Scarborough Shoal in 2012 and forced fishermen from the Philippines to travel further for smaller catches.
President Marcos Jr restored security ties with the US and in early 2023 granted American troops wider access to Philippine military bases.
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