China belittles PH action on floating barrier in shoal as 'self amusement'

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Sep 28, 2023 6:44 pm

CHINA, through its foreign ministry, described as 'self amusement' the Philippine government's removal of the floating barrier that its coast guard installed in Scarborough Shoal, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, in the West Philippine Sea.

Wang Wenbin, Foreign Affairs spokesman, made the remark when asked to comment on the action of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) cutting the rope holding the floating barrier.

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