Philippines Urges China to Remove Shoal Structure
Manila has lodged a diplomatic protest after the Philippine Coast Guard detected a movable platform likely deployed by Chinese research vessels. Security officials released photos of the structure and warned they will act to prevent the disputed atoll from being developed into a man-made island.
The Philippines is demanding China remove a floating platform from the disputed Scarborough Shoal to prevent new island-building. Manila lodged a formal diplomatic protest on Tuesday after the Philippine Coast Guard detected the movable structure. The escalation threatens stability in a maritime corridor that handles $3 trillion in annual global trade.
