Philippines Says Chinese Fishing Barrier Removed Near Disputed Atoll

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : The Philippine Coast Guard said it "remains committed to upholding international law, safeguarding the welfare of Filipino fisherfolk, and protecting the rights of the Philippines in its territorial waters.
48% : The Philippine Coast Guard said on September 25 that a "hazardous" floating barrier it said was installed by China was removed from an area of the South China Sea where it was "depriving" locals of "their fishing and livelihood activities."Writing on X, where a video of the operation was posted, spokesman Jay Tarriela said the "barrier posed a hazard to navigation," was "a clear violation of international law," and "also hinder[ed] the conduct of fishing and livelihood activities of Filipino fisherfolk in BDM, which is an integral part of the Philippine national territory.

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