A civilian group which recently went to Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea denounced on Saturday China's threat to detain foreigners trespassing in the South China Sea.
A civilian group which recently went to Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea denounced on Saturday China 's threat to detain foreigners trespassing in the South China Sea.“ China ’s threats on so-called trespassers in the West Philippine Sea are a clear indication of their desperation," Akbayan president and Atin Ito Coalition co-convenor Rafaela David said in a statement."It is China which is trespassing in our seas.
The advance team arrived 25 to 30 nautical miles of the general vicinity of Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday, despite the blockade of Chinese vessels.“They swiftly delivered crucial provisions, including fuel and food, to Filipino fishers working in the area. Their efforts resulted in the distribution of 1,000 liters of diesel and 200 food packs,” the organizer said.
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