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Philippines removes South China Sea ‘floating barrier’ installed by China

Chinese coastguard personnel monitor a passage to Scarborough Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea [Ted Aljibe/AFP]

The Philippine coastguard has removed a “floating barrier” installed by China in a disputed area in the South China Sea, calling it a “decisive action” in “upholding international law”.

Authorities carried out “a special operation” that was “in compliance” with the instructions given by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Philippine coastguard spokesperson Jay Tarriela posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday evening.

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