Diplomacy
China's Bajo de Masinloc Platform: Fears of Militarization Grow
A Chinese floating platform at Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) is raising concerns about potential militarization. While Philippine officials suggest it's for scientific research, experts fear a repeat of Mischief Reef's development.
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