China’s fishing ban is against PH sovereignty – Palace 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy the Philippine News AgencyThe three-month fishing ban imposed by China in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) is against Philippine sovereignty, Malacañang said on Tuesday. “That’s against the sovereignty – that’s our position,” replied Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo when asked in a Palace briefing if the fishing ban was objectionable on the part of the Philippines. The Chinese agricultural ministry reportedly said the annual fishing ban, which covers both Chinese and foreign fishermen, will run from May 1 until August 16. Vietnam “resolutely” rejected China’s unilateral fishing ban decision, according to media reports.

Source: Manila Bulletin May 22, 2019 08:28 UTC