Current Events from Mrs. Countryman's World History class at Booker T Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Philippines arrest Chinese 'poachers' after reef collision- Joseph Katinas
China has urged the Philippines to "guarantee the safety and legitimate rights" of fisherman who have been taken into custody for poaching after their vessel ran aground on the protected Tubbahata Reef, the latest incident in often tense releationships among nations in the south china sea.
Hong Lei, the foreign minister made his comments on Thursday. Philippines charged 12 fisherman with poaching and attempting to corrupt officials.
I find this article interesting. It's hard to say who the real criminal was.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/12/world/asia/philippines-china-reef-collission/index.html
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Wow! well people sure tend to do some crazy things.-Kennedi Mayes
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