The Philippines has executed a special operation to remove a Chinese floating barrier.
The barrier was installed by China in the South China Sea.
Placed 200 km from the Philippines coast, the barrier reignited debates over sovereignty and fishing rights.
Manila claimed the barrier posed a hazard to navigation and was a violation of international law.
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Beijing defended its actions as necessary measures.
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