Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of blocking law enforcement mission near Thitu

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The Philippines says Chinese coast guard vessels obstructed a Philippine law-enforcement operation near Thitu Island in the South China Sea. The mission targeted a foreign fishing vessel suspected of dynamite fishing.

MANILA, Oct 4 - The Philippine Coast Guard said on Sunday Chinese vessels obstructed a Philippine law enforcement operation against a foreign fishing vessel suspected of dynamite fishing near the Manila-held Thitu Island in the South China Sea.