Recent reports have emerged accusing Chinese fishermen of using cyanide to intentionally destroy the traditional fishing grounds of Filipino fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc. This area, which is rich in resources, lies beyond China's exclusive economic zone and is claimed by the Philippines according to international law. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has confirmed these allegations. In addition, the China Coast Guard has reinstalled floating barriers in the vicinity, further escalating tensions. This act of ecological destruction has been condemned by various sources, describing it as an aggressive move that undermines the livelihood of local fishermen and violates international norms. Amidst these developments, the Philippines, in coordination with the United States, conducted joint air patrols over the disputed South China Sea waters on February 16, 2024, aiming to protect its territory and national interests. The People's Liberation Army responded by monitoring these patrols, indicating a heightened state of alert in the region. Notably, Chinese “maritime militia” vessels surrounded the Philippines Navy ship BRP Datu Tamblot and Philippine fishing boats during a mission to bring supplies and assistance to fishermen in Scarborough Shoal.
#SouthChinaSea: #PLA sends forces to monitor #US - #Philippines air patrols over disputed waters The People’s Liberation Army said it sent forces to the South China Sea to monitor the latest US-Philippines joint air patrol on Monday as the two allies launched their second drill… https://t.co/jUZ0BpKpqo
Chinese fishing vessels employ cyanide for destruction in contested waters, alleges Philippine fisheries authority https://t.co/NwPVEdSiUY
China is destroying the fisheries in Philippine waters (and around the world) by literally dumping cyanide into the water to destroy the ecosystem. This is a despicable act of war and ecological destruction. https://t.co/FY6K1G6XEC
Toxic tides: 'Chinese fishing vessels pumping cyanide into contested waters' https://t.co/f4Lrj6LxJ6
A joint air patrol by the #Philippines with the #US was aimed at protecting territory and national interests in the #SouthChinaSea, a Philippine military official says, after #China accused Manila of stirring up trouble. https://t.co/OIwCeWGHzJ
#China re-installs floating barriers in Scarborough Shoal The China Coast Guard (CCG) installed again a floating barrier in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea which is part of the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Aside from… https://t.co/S0YMkRTjjg
HERE WE GO AGAIN: #Chinese “maritime militia” vessels surround #Philippines Navy ship BRP Datu Tamblot and Philippine fishing boats during a mission to bring supplies and assistance to fishermen in Scarborough Shoal in the disputed #SouthChinaSea on February 16, 2024. Via… https://t.co/OmYlppt22N
The Philippines announces that China has started using cyanide fishing to ‘intentionally destroy’ the Scarborough Shoal fishing grounds for Filipino fishermen. The shoal belongs to the Philippines according to international law but China claims it as its own. 🇵🇭🇨🇳 https://t.co/b2epGSCE7H
#China using cyanide fishing to ‘intentionally destroy’ Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoa) PH fishing grounds: BFAR Chinese fishermen have been using cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoa) to intentionally destroy the traditional fishing grounds of Filipino fishermen,… https://t.co/mSo7Kb1Pyg
#China using cyanide fishing to ‘intentionally destroy’ Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoa) PH fishing grounds: BFAR Chinese fishermen have been using cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc to intentionally destroy the traditional fishing grounds of Filipino fishermen, an official from the… https://t.co/bgdEVsxjXH
🇨🇳 fisherfolk have been using cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc to intentionally destroy the traditional fishing grounds of Filipino fisherfolk. Parts of the resource-rich lagoon has been destroyed. China’s use of cyanide — especially in an area beyond their exclusive economic zone —… https://t.co/MxBseCo4Ho
Unconfirmed report: Chinese use of cyanide to kill fish to drive off Philippine fisherman from Scarborough shoal (last time -confirmed-it was high power water pumps). It is the CSDS (Chinese strategic deficiency syndrome): force 113 million into alliance w US for a coral reef