A Philippine boat fishes during sunset at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in April 2017. Photo: Reuters
Philippine fishermen protest Chinese harvesting of giant clams on Scarborough Shoal in further South China Sea dispute
- The fishermen say Beijing has ignored a previous protest and the activities of Chinese vessels are severely damaging the environment
- Claims come as China insists Chinese vessel’s collision with Filipino boat was an accident and it had not tried to rescue fishermen for fear of being besieged
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A Philippine boat fishes during sunset at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in April 2017. Photo: Reuters