The Philippine Coast Guard discovered something strange over the weekend when it patrolled waters 200 miles west of Manila. One of the country’s islands is now encircled by a floating barrier: a ring of bobbing white orbs linked by cables that prevented boats from entering. China installed this barrier. It’s the latest provocation in a territorial dispute involving both the Philippines and the United States. The World’s Patrick Winn is following the story.
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