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11/22/2024 04:33:52 am

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Nanjing Fishermen Catches Hundred-Year Old ‘Pearly’ Soft-shelled Turtle

A rare giant soft-shelled turtle with pearl-like growths over its shell has been captured by fishermen in eastern China, according to local newspapers. The turtle, whose kind is not commonly found in the area, is currently unharmed and is being cared for by a restaurant owner.

Chinese Poachers Face Long Jail Terms in Philippines

A Philippine court has convicted 12 Chinese fishermen for illegally fishing in Philippine waters, and sent them to long jail terms, possibly adding fuel to flaring tensions between the two countries.

Trial of Chinese Fishermen Caught in PH Delayed Due To Lack of Interpreter

The trial of nine Chinese fishermen caught in the Philippines for possession of endangered turtles last month was delayed on Tuesday because of an unavailability of a qualified interpreter which a prosecutor blamed on pressure from China.

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