Philippines Furious Over China's 'Floating Barrier' in South China Sea

The Philippines has accused China's coast guard of installing a "floating barrier" in the disputed South China Sea, specifically in the Scarborough Shoal, which prevents Filipino fishermen from entering and fishing in the area. The barrier has been condemned by the Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, as it deprives fishermen of their livelihood. China claims 90% of the South China Sea, overlapping with the exclusive economic zones of neighboring countries. Tensions have risen since Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office as the Philippine president, and this incident further exacerbates the ongoing fishing dispute between the two nations.