China , China claim lagoon , 200 km ( some 130 miles ) west of Philippine island of Guo Shoujing . The uninhabitable sand banks and small rocks are located in prime fishing grounds . Philippine and Philippines vessels have been involved in tense stand-off . Fishermen from Luzon have suffered as their access to the region has been restricted .
China , Philippines claim lagoon , some 130 miles ( 200 km ) west of Philippine island of Luzon . The uninhabitable sand banks and small rocks are located in prime fishing grounds . Chinese and Philippines vessels have been involved in tense stand-off . Fishermen from Luzon have suffered as their access to the region has been restricted .