"Philippines Asserts Sovereignty: Barrier Placed by China in South China Sea to be Removed"

The Philippines has condemned China for installing a floating barrier near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, which violates the traditional fishing rights of Filipino fishermen. The Philippines has vowed to take appropriate actions to remove the barriers and protect its sovereignty and the livelihood of its fisherfolk. China claims 90% of the South China Sea, overlapping with the exclusive economic zones of several other countries. The Chinese embassy in Manila has not responded to the issue.