10-29-2016, 02:47 AM
Filipino fisherman were able to fish this week in waters near the disputed Scarborough Shoal without being chased away by Chinese vessels, the Philippines said Friday, suggesting a potential deal with China over the disputed South China Sea.
The news comes about a week after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a high-profile visit to Beijing, praising his Chinese hosts while calling for a “separation” from his longtime ally, the United States.
In the run-up to Duterte’s visit, there were rumors that Beijing and Manila were close to a deal on fishing rights at Scarborough, which China has controlled since 2012. However, the trip ended without any agreement announced.
Earlier this week, though, Duterte hinted that Philippine fisherman “may” be able to return. “We’ll just wait for a few more days,” he said.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/rep...lert-world
The news comes about a week after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made a high-profile visit to Beijing, praising his Chinese hosts while calling for a “separation” from his longtime ally, the United States.
In the run-up to Duterte’s visit, there were rumors that Beijing and Manila were close to a deal on fishing rights at Scarborough, which China has controlled since 2012. However, the trip ended without any agreement announced.
Earlier this week, though, Duterte hinted that Philippine fisherman “may” be able to return. “We’ll just wait for a few more days,” he said.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/rep...lert-world
