Philippine Coast Guard ship confronts 22 Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal

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A single Philippine Coast Guard ship encountered 22 Chinese vessels near Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. The Chinese vessels were present as Beijing announced plans to establish a "nature reserve" in the disputed area, which the Philippines rejects as illegal. Philippine officials stated China's plan disregards international law and the Philippines' sovereign rights, with environmental concerns questioned due to past destructive clam harvesting.


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