🧵 1. Philippines accuses China's coast guard of installing "floating barrier" in disputed South China Sea, hindering Filipino fishermen's access and livelihoods. #world
🧵 1. Philippines accuses China's coast guard of installing "floating barrier" in disputed South China Sea, hindering Filipino fishermen's access and livelihoods. #world
🧵 2. Manila's coast guard strongly condemns China's action, stressing their commitment to protect maritime rights. Chinese embassy has not yet responded.
🧵 3. China claims 90% of the South China Sea, causing tensions with Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Barrier installation worsens relations.
🧵 4. Philippine officials discovered a 300m floating barrier installed by Chinese coast guard and maritime militia near Scarborough Shoal. China issues radio challenges and accuses violation of laws.
🧵 5. China's barrier in South China Sea raises concerns for Filipino fishermen, as tensions escalate under President Marcos Jr. This threatens maritime rights and livelihoods.
🧵 Read more at: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-condemns-chinese-floating-barrier-south-china-sea-2023-09-24/