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China deploys ships to block a civilian led Philippine protest flotilla

todayMay 17, 2024 34

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A large flotilla formed as part of Philippine civilian-led supply mission had to turn back from reaching a shoal in the South China Sea, while a smaller group delivered food and fuel to Filipino fishermen, despite being shadowed by Chinese vessels. The Scarborough Shoal is a prime fishing patch and China claims sovereignty over the shoal and almost all the South China Sea, including parts claimed by the Philippines. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen

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