A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China

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A decade after historic ruling, Philippine fishermen say driven away from disputed shoal by China

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A decade after the historic arbitration ruling, Philippine fishermen report being driven away from the disputed Scarborough Shoal by harassment from Chinese vessels. The incident underscores ongoing maritime tensions and challenges to regional fishing rights in the South China Sea.

MASINLOC, Philippines, July 10 - The Philippines may have won a landmark victory against China's claims in the South China Sea 10 years ago, but today local fishermen have become too afraid to venture out to Scarborough Shoal and its prized fishing waters for fear of harassment by Chinese vessels.

World Security Conflict Politics Philippines South China Sea Scarborough Shoal fishermen China maritime harassment territorial dispute

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