US EditionChina approves nature reserve at disputed South China Sea shoal claimed by the Philippines
China designates 3,524-hectare area at Scarborough Shoal as nature reserve to protect coral reefs, drawing Philippines' diplomatic protest over sovereignty infringement.
- China has approved a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, which is claimed by the Philippines, according to the government announcement on Wednesday.
- The designation aims to maintain the diversity, stability, and sustainability of the atoll's ecosystem, as stated by China's State Council.
- The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled in 2016 that China's claims in the region are not supported by international law, which Beijing rejects.
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Beijing uses nature conservation as a pretext to enforce its claims to the Scarborough Riff. This lies in the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines. Nevertheless, China continues to maintain pressure.
Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Nature Reserve’ in Disputed Shoal
BackgroundAccording to Reuters, the South China Sea remains one of Asia’s most contested regions, with China claiming nearly the entire waterway through its “nine-dash line.” The Scarborough Shoal, a rich fishing ground, is claimed by both Beijing and Manila but has been controlled by China since 2012. What HappenedBeijing announced the creation of a national […] The post Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Nature Reserve’ in Disputed Shoal appeared f…
PH security council rejects China’s nature reserve at Bajo de Masinloc
File photo of Chinese ships being monitored during a “maritime sweep” off Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. SCREEN GRAB FROM SEA LIGHT MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ National Security Council (NSC) on Thursday rejected China’s approval to establish a national nature reserve at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea, calling the move “patently illegal” and a threat to Philippine sovereignty. NSC Secretary Eduardo Año s…
China-Philippines tension flares up afresh over atoll named after a British ship
Its position is strategic for Beijing, sitting in the middle of the South China Sea and near shipping lanes carrying more than $3 trillion of annual commerce. Activities there are closely watched by the United States and other major powers
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