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As of June 15, 2024, China's Maritime Police Agency's new enforcement procedures have taken effect, allowing the detention and review of individuals (including foreigners) suspected of violating immigration laws for up to 60 days. In response, Filipino fishermen protested at the Chinese Embassy in Manila, while Chinese state media released a video accusing a Filipino ship of 'polluting' the ocean by grounding on Ren'ai Reef and discharging wastewater directly into the sea. The Chinese regulations apply to disputed areas like the South China Sea with the Philippines, aiming to regulate maritime enforcement procedures and maintain order at sea.
Source: YAHOO