ARTE Reportage

China-Philippines: The Sea Battle

37 min

Available until 08/01/2029

12/02/2026

A bitter sea battle is ongoing between China and its neighbours over access to the South China Sea. Fishers from the Philippines report being intimidated and attacked by militarised Chinese fishing boats when they try and fish in the rich waters off the Scarborough Shoals, forcing them to fish closer to home.

Director

Antoine Védeilhé

Author

Antoine Védeilhé

Image

Germain Baslé, Hippolyte Riou du Cosquer, Antoine Védeilhé

Editing

Pauline Satie

Production

KEYI Productions

Fixer

Nica Cellini G. Catanes, Rodney Ramos, Sherbien Dacalanio

Country

France

Year

2024

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