A Philippines' coast guard spokesperson said the barrier deprived Filipino fishermen of their 'livelihood.'
A Chinese coast guard ship blocks a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel as the latter sailed near the entrance of Chinese-controlled Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. The Philippines has condemned China for allegedly placing a “floating barrier” near the rock, blocking Filipino fisherman from doing their job.The barrier was discovered by the coast guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ships on routine maritime patrol, according to Tarriela.
During that patrol, the BFAR provided the fishermen with grocery items and fuel when four Chinese coast guard vessels initiated radio challenges to drive them away, alleging that their presence violated international law, Tarriela wrote. "The Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, Admiral Artemio Abu, expresses his commitment to supporting the BFAR and other national government agencies in their efforts to ensure the safety and security of our Filipino fishermen. The PCG will continue to work closely with all concerned government agencies to address these challenges, uphold our maritime rights and protect our maritime domains," he wrote in his X post.
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