The PLA responded after the Philippines reported that four Chinese vessels monitored a US-Philippine maritime exercise 50 nautical miles from disputed Scarborough Shoal.
Chinese researchers have discovered a unique marine blue hole in the Scarborough Shoal lagoon, formed by coral reef growth and dating back at least 3,200 years. This discovery is expected to provide fresh insights into the shoal's geological evolution and environmental history.
The Philippine Navy frigate BRP Diego Silang encountered four Chinese warships near Scarborough Shoal after an earlier meeting with one Chinese PLA vessel. Radio challenges were exchanged, and the Philippine ship launched a helicopter during a patrol operation in the disputed area.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines stated they will not permit any structures at Whitsun Reef, following satellite imagery of a potential floating platform. Military spokesperson Xerxes Trinidad affirmed the Philippines' stance against ceding any territory.
菲律賓軍方正密切監控中國海洋調查船在黃岩島潟湖活動，因其拖曳一座可疑漂浮式平台，引發對水道測量、加寬航道甚至興建碼頭的擔憂，菲方強調不會容許重演1990年代中國在美濟礁建造人工島事件。
China deployed a research platform at Scarborough Shoal, prompting concerns from the Philippines' National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea. China's foreign ministry stated the activity is legitimate scientific research, while the Philippines detected a floating platform resembling an antenna.
A mysterious 6x6 meter floating platform with an antenna and personnel was discovered at Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal) in the South China Sea by the Philippines, prompting diplomatic action against China, which claims legitimate rights for scientific research.
Satellite images revealed a structure at Scarborough Shoal's entrance last week, but later images suggest it has disappeared. The Philippines is investigating the reports amid ongoing disputes with China over the vital fishing area.
菲律賓國防部長表示收到關於南海黃岩島出現新構造物的消息，並已展開調查。菲律賓政府嚴肅看待任何可能影響國家主權的動態，並將堅定捍衛海洋權益。
菲律賓正調查南海黃岩島（Scarborough Shoal）據稱出現新構造物的消息。國防部長鐵歐多洛表示收到原始訊息，並強調政府嚴肅看待任何影響國家主權的動態。相關單位正運用監測工具確認情況，並堅定捍衛海洋權益。
