China claims research platform at Scarborough Shoal was legitimate

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
• Chinese Academy of Sciences’ South China Sea Institute of Oceanology
• National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea
• Philippines
• Scarborough Shoal

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