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China and Philippines Push for Joint Fishing Rights in Scarborough Shoal During South China Sea Talks

Desiree Sison   |

Aug 13, 2016 06:59 AM EDT

Joint fishing rights for Beijing and Manila in the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea could help deescalate the rising tensions between the two nations brought about by the maritime territorial dispute, according to a Chinese government official after talks with former Philippine President Fidel Ramos, Manila's special envoy for the South China Sea negotiations in Hong Kong.