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China claims research platform at Scarborough Shoal was legitimate

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China has stated that a floating platform detected by the Philippines at Scarborough Shoal was part of a legitimate scientific research mission. The platform, deployed on May 20, was intended for environmental monitoring and coral reef sampling. The Philippines had previously lodged a diplomatic protest, viewing the platform's presence as illegal and noting its antenna-like appearance. AI

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China claims research platform at Scarborough Shoal was legitimate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Laura Zhou ·

    Mystery platform? China says it was carrying out research at Scarborough Shoal

    China said it had carried out a scientific expedition in Scarborough Shoal, amid renewed confrontation with the Philippines over the disputed South China Sea atoll. The research mission – which began on May 20 – involved deploying a floating platform for environmental monitoring …

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