Chinese Fishermen Accused of Toxic Dumping in Contested South China Sea
The Philippines alleges Chinese fishermen are using cyanide to kill fish in the South China Sea, depriving troops of food. Beijing rejects the claims as a 'farce'.
The Philippines has accused Chinese fishermen of dumping cyanide in the South China Sea, a move that allegedly deprives Philippine troops stationed in the area of food supplies. Beijing has rejected the allegation as a "farce".
The accusations stem from an incident that occurred in the contested waters, where the Philippines claims jurisdiction over certain islands and reefs. According to the Philippine military, Chinese fishing vessels were spotted in the area, and upon inspection, authorities discovered cyanide - a highly toxic substance used to stun and kill fish - being dumped into the sea.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: BBC News
