Philippines accuses Chinese fishermen of destroying giant clams in disputed shoal, calls for international inquiry.
The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen of causing a significant loss of giant clams in a disputed shoal, controlled by China's coast guard, in the South China Sea. The Philippine coast guard reported this based on surveillance footage and called for an international inquiry into the environmental damage in the area. The Philippine government's request for an inquiry seeks to hold those responsible for the environmental harm accountable.
May 24, 2024
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