China’s Barricade near South China Sea Reignites Dispute

Recently, a new controversy arose as China installed a barricade near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, renewing tensions in the territorial dispute with other nations.

Key Points

  • The recent dispute arose when a 300-meter floating barrier was discovered at the shoal's entrance during a Philippine government resupply mission.
  • The Philippines strongly condemned the barrier and successfully removed it from the reef, known as Bajo de Masinloc in Manila, through a special operation ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos.
  • China has also issued a warning to Philippine Coast Guard, alleging it was deployed by China to restrict Filipino fishermen's access.
  • Scarborough Shoal, ....
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