China Allegedly Deploys Movable Floating Platform in Bajo de Masinloc; Philippines Monitors, Protests
Philippine authorities released photos of a movable floating platform allegedly deployed by China within Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). The Philippine Coast Guard detected the structure via satellite imagery in May and confirmed details through surveillance. The Department of Foreign Affairs has lodged diplomatic protests, citing violations of Philippine sovereignty.
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