The Philippines accuses the Chinese Communist Party of poisoning the South China Sea, endangering stationed troops and the ecosystem.

【Epoch Times April 14, 2026 Report】(Comprehensive report by Epoch Times reporter Li Yan) On Monday, April 13, the Philippines accused Chinese fishermen of releasing cyanide in the disputed waters of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, endangering the Philippine troops stationed there and the marine ecosystem. Violent clashes between Chinese and Philippine vessels have occurred multiple times in this area. According to Agence France-Presse, the Philippine National Security Council (NSC) accused that the Chinese poisoning began last year, in the vicinity of Second Thomas Shoal (referred to by the Philippines as Ayungin Shoal) in the Spratly Islands. This area is adjacent to important shipping lanes and is believed to be rich in mineral resources. Cornelio Valencia, a spokesperson for the National Security Council, said at a press conference, "We want to emphasize that the use of cyanide at Ayungin Shoal is a destructive act, aimed at killing the local fish population and ...