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MANILA, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte has said the Philippines would not stop China from fishing in the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) even as the maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing continues. «I don't think China wouldOut of friendship, PH will ‘tolerate’ China to fish in country’s EEZ – Palace
MANILA, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte has said the Philippines would not stop China from fishing in the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) even as the maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing continues. «I don't think China would do that (stop fishing in Philippine territory). Why? Because we're friends,» Duterte told reporters Monday night when asked if the Philippine government would prevent Chinese fishers from venturing into Philippine territorial waters. The 22 Filipino fishermen whose boat was rammed by a Chinese trawler at Recto Bank has urged Duterte to declare the area an exclusive fishing ground for Filipinos. EEZ is the 200-nautical mile from t...Keep on reading: Out of friendship, PH will ‘tolerate’ China to fish in country’s EEZ – Palace Read more