China coast guard deploys ‘floating barrier’ to cut off disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines says it strongly condemns' move at Scarborough Shoal which prevents its fishing boats from gaining access

The Philippines has accused China's coast guard of installing a floating barrier" in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying it prevented Filipinos from entering and fishing in the area.

Manila's coast guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources strongly condemn" China's installation of the barrier in part of the Scarborough Shoal, Commodore Jay Tarriela, a coast guard spokesperson, posted on the X social media platform, formerly Twitter.