Posted on 09/25/2023 4:30:47 PM PDT by cba123
Sept. 25 (UPI) -- The Philippines said Monday it would take "all appropriate actions" to remove a floating barrier it accuses China of erecting in a disputed area of the South China Sea, a move that threatens to further fray fraught relations between the Asian neighbors.
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Note the following:
“ Some 50 Filipino fishing boats were in the area and Chinese Coast Guard vessels initiated 15 radio challenges, accusing them of violating international and Chinese laws. However, the Chinese vessels left the area "upon realizing the presence of media personnel" aboard Filipino government boats that had responded to the situation, Tarriela said.”
‘Take appropriate actions’. It’s Kabuki for ‘please remove it yourselves so we don’t have to show our people what cowards we are’.
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