Philippines Files Diplomatic Protest Over Chinese Floating Structure in Bajo de Masinloc
The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest against China for allegedly deploying a floating structure near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) in the West Philippine Sea. The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed the action, which follows detection of the structure and Chinese personnel in May.
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