Philippine Coast Guard Removed Floating Barriers in Scarborough Shoal

The South China Sea, historically rife with territorial disputes, has seen heightened tensions as the Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., undertook a special operation to remove a floating barrier near the Scarborough Shoal, a key fishing zone 200km from the Philippines. China, which controlled the Shoal since 2012, responded cautiously, labeling it a reaction to an "intrusion" into their waters. The move signifies a shift in Manila's stance from the cooperative approach under pro-China leader Rodrigo Duterte. The 2016 judgment by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, which China rejects, adds complexity. Commodore Jay Tarriela highlighted the socio-economic impacts of such geopolitical moves on local fishermen. As regional powers like Japan call for restraint, the South China Sea emerges as a focal point of geopolitical tensions, alliances, and resource-based power plays. Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of global economies and geopolitics. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos.

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