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Manila vows to block China’s militarization of Scarborough Shoal
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Asia Times
Known as Bajo de Masinloc in the Philippines, Scarborough Shoal is considered a traditional fishing ground for generations of Filipino fishermen.
Still, Beijing claims historical rights over the shoal despite its proximity to the Philippines, making the maritime feature a potential flashpoint of conflict.
The shoal, a U-shaped rocky outcrop, has been under China’s de facto control for 13 years after a monthslong standoff in 2012.
The Philippines took China to an international arbitration court in The Hague, which invalidated Beijing’s sweeping claims in a 2016 ruling.
Last month, Manila’s foreign ministry formally filed a diplomatic protest against China for its announced plans to create a nature reserve in Scarborough.