South China Sea: Philippines removes Chinese 'floating barrier' at disputed Scarborough Shoal

Manila says China violated its fishing rights when it placed the 300m barrier in the Scarborough Shoal.

The Philippines says it has removed a floating barrier installed by China that blocked fishing boats entering a contested area of water in the South China Sea.

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