Philippines Accuse China of Poisoning Waters

The Philippines are accusing Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide into waters of the Spratly Islands. This dispute is part of a long-standing conflict between China and the Philippines over influence in the South China Sea. The Hague court ruled in 2016 that China’s claims were illegal, but China continues to disregard the ruling.

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