Key insights

• 🌏 China claims territories in the South China Sea using the disputed 9 dash line
• 🚫 The 9 dash line is incompatible with UNCLOS and lacks legal basis
• 🤝 The Philippines and neighboring countries challenge China's claim, arguing for the recognition of historic rights
• 🤔 China's belief in the 9 dash line is considered a collective hallucination without support from other nations
• ⚔️ Tensions between China and Vietnam over islands in the South China Sea
• 📜 The Philippines is pursuing diplomatic and legal avenues to assert its rights under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
• 🎣 Filipino fishermen encountered intimidation from Chinese vessels in the Scarborough Shoal, hindering their fishing activities
• 🏝️ The archipelagic state status of the Philippines makes its people highly dependent on coastal resources, with many living close to the coast

Q&A

• Why is protecting the West Philippine Sea important?

  The West Philippine Sea is rich in marine resources like fish, turtles, and giant clams. Protecting the sea is crucial for the progress of the country, preservation of marine life, and the livelihood of coastal communities. It requires a collective effort for the benefit of present and future generations.

• What impact does China's claim have on Filipino fishermen?

  Chinese aggressive actions, fishing bans, and intimidation tactics impact Filipino fishermen's livelihood and fishing activities in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, causing challenges for the coastal communities that depend on marine resources.

• How is the Philippines responding to China's claim in the South China Sea?

  The Philippines and other neighboring countries are challenging China's claim, arguing for the recognition of historic rights. The Philippines is pursuing diplomatic and legal avenues to assert its rights under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

• What is China's claim in the South China Sea?

  China has been claiming territories in the South China Sea based on their disputed 9 dash line, which is incompatible with UNCLOS. The 9 dash line lacks legal basis and is considered a collective hallucination by China.

• 00:13 China continues to intrude in Philippine territory, claiming a dated or dashed line. 80% of the exclusive economic zone is at stake. Filipino fishermen are being harassed by Chinese coastguards. Despite challenges, Philippine forces and fishermen continue to stand their ground in the West Philippine Sea.
• 04:27 China has been claiming territories in the South China Sea based on their disputed 9 dash line, which is incompatible with UNCLOS. The Philippines and other neighboring countries are challenging China's claim, arguing for the recognition of historic rights. The 9 dash line lacks legal basis and is considered a collective hallucination by China.
• 08:22 Tensions between China and Vietnam over islands in the South China Sea. China's aggressive actions and fishing ban impact Filipino fishermen. The Philippines is pursuing diplomatic and legal avenues to assert its rights under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
• 11:58 Fishermen in Zambales encounter dangerous encounters with Chinese ships in the West Philippines sea, leading to maritime disputes and intimidation tactics. The fishermen share their experiences and discuss the impact on their livelihood.
• 15:02 Filipino fishermen face challenges and intimidation from Chinese vessels in the Scarborough Shoal, undermining their livelihood and fishing activities in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The Philippines' archipelagic state status and its people's dependence on marine resources are severely affected.
• 18:06 The West Philippine Sea is rich in resources such as large fish, turtles, giant clams, and natural gas. Protecting the sea is crucial for the progress of the country and the preservation of marine life. The issue goes beyond government action and requires collective effort for the benefit of present and future generations.