The Philippines has accused China of planting a "floating barrier" in the disputed South China Sea, blocking Filipino fishermen from accessing rich fishing grounds near Scarborough Shoal. The installation of the barrier was condemned by the Philippine Coast Guard and the country's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. China refuses to recognize a 2016 UN tribunal ruling that dismissed its claims over most of the South China Sea, including Scarborough Shoal. This incident follows previous instances of Chinese coast guard vessels harassing Philippine ships in the area, including firing water cannons.

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