Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll - Reuters
Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll Reuters
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"We wish to underscore that the use of cyanide in Ayungin Shoal is a form of sabotage that seeks to kill local fish populations, depriving Navy personnel of a vital food source."
— Cornelio Valencia Jr. , Executive
"The use of cyanide on Ayungin Shoal is a term of sabotage that seeks to kill local fish populations, depriving Navy personnel of a vital food source."
— Cornelio Valencia , Other
"These actions also threaten our Navy personnel through exposure to contaminated water, eating poisoned fish, as well as eroding corals."
— Cornelio Valencia , Other
"The use of cyanide on Ayungin Shoal is a form of sabotage that seeks to kill local fish populations, depriving navy personnel of a vital food source."
— Cornelio Valencia , Other
"The Philippines has illegally harassed Chinese fishing vessels engaged in normal fishing activities, robbing fishing people of their supplies."
— Guo Jiakun , Politician
"The use of cyanide on Ayungin Shoal is a term of sabotage that seeks to kill local fish populations, depriving Navy personnel of a vital food source."
— Cornelio Valencia , Other
"The Philippines has illegally harassed Chinese fishing vessels engaged in normal fishing activities, robbing fishing people of their supplies."
— Guo Jiakun , Politician
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The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen of pouring cyanide in waters in the Spratly Islands, raising concerns over environmental damage and threats to a grounded warship.
The Philippines discovered cyanide on Chinese boats operating around a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, raising concerns over environmental damage and threats to a grounded warship.
The Philippines detected cyanide aboard Chinese vessels near Second Thomas Shoal, warning of potential environmental devastation and threats to a grounded warship.
The Philippines discovered cyanide on Chinese boats operating around a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, raising concerns over environmental damage and threats to a grounded warship.
The Philippines confirmed that Chinese boats used cyanide in 2025, threatening the stability of its military outpost in the disputed South China Sea and the safety of its soldiers.
The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen of pouring cyanide in waters in the Spratly Islands, raising concerns over environmental damage and threats to a grounded warship.
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