Philippines to remove barrier placed by China in South China Sea - national security advisor

Chinese coast guard boats patrol next to a floating barrier around Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.

MANILA (Reuters): The Philippines will take "all appropriate actions to cause the removal of barriers" in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the country's national security advisor said on Monday.

The Philippines on Sunday shared images of a floating barrier blocking fishing vessel access in the Scarborough Shoal with Chinese coast guard ships nearby, and said it would protect the rights of its fishermen.