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This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on how Filipino fishermen are avoiding traditional fishing grounds at Scarborough Shoal due to fear of harassment by Chinese vessels, despite a 2016 international ruling that invalidated China's expansive maritime claims in the area. The piece highlights the ongoing tensions in the South China Sea and the real-world impact on local communities, underscoring the gap between legal rulings and on-the-ground realities.