On Sunday, officials from the Philippines accused the Chinese of putting a floating barrier in the South China Sea. The barrier is said to be 300 meters long and near the Bajo de Masinloc, a popular shoal used by Filipino fishermen. According to other Filipino fisherman, this is a common occurrence as China claims 90% of the South China Sea. Despite this, Jay Tarriela, a coast guard spokesman claims that China is "depriving them of their fishing and livelihood activities." However, The Chinese are claiming that the Philippines are violating Chinese and International Law by fishing in that area.
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2023-09-24/philippines-condemns-chinese-floating-barrier-in-south-china-sea
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