War over the sea: Philippines removed the Chinese barrier in the South Chinese Sea

It is unknown how the Chinese respond, but the Foreign Ministry has already stated that the milling trees, as well as the waters around them. The Philippines used the sea whole generations. In the South Chinese Sea, tension between the Philippines and China continues to increase. The former declared the cutting of a barrier that interfered with fishing in the sea. About it reports The New York Times. China strongly wants to establish control of the vast majority of the South Chinese Sea.

The Philippines do not plan to give the sea, so on September 25, the coast guard removed the Chinese barrier that kept the Philippine fishing boats. A video of a diver was published, which cuts a rope on a shallow treasure, which both countries claim. "The barrier was a danger to navigation, which is a clear violation of international law. It also impedes fishing and the earnings of Filipino fishermen," the Philippines said. It is not yet known what the Chinese answer will be.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Venbin said that the trembling and surrounding area is an integral part of China over which Beijing "has undeniable sovereignty. " It is noted that the Philippines are not the only country in the region that opposes China through territory and the right to fishing. Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei also have their conflicts with the PRC. The US has no territorial claims there, but insists on freedom of navigation in the region.