Scarborough Shoal

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Scarborough Shoal,

lagoon and reefs, South China Sea, c.135 mi (220 km) W of Luzon, the Philippines. Claimed by China, the Philippines, and Taiwan, it is called Huangyan Island by China and Panatag Shoal by the Philippines. The surrounding waters have rich fishing grounds, and the seabed is believed to hold substantial mineral resources, including petroleum and natural gas. Numerous Chinese fishermen were arrested there by the Philippines, and the area was the site of a naval standoff between China and the Philippines in May, 2012. Since then, China has maintained control of the area. In 2016 the Hague Tribunal ruled that China's claims to the South China Sea and Scarborough Shoal were not justified, and the Philippine rights in the area had been violated. It also ruled that the shoal did not meet the criteria that would permit the claiming of a exclusive economic zone.

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Esperon said Philippine authorities are unlikely to inspect the Chinese vessels swarming Pag-asa because it may lead to a possible confrontation similar to the incident at Scarborough Shoal in 2012.

Esperon doubts if Chinese vessels near Pag-asa are unarmed

Comparing China's behavior to a playground aggressor, Lorenzana told reporters, "Well, the way that they took over Scarborough Shoal, to me that is, that was bullying."

China Does Not 'Walk The Talk' In South China Sea Dispute, Says Philippines

So parang gamitan ng lakas para 'yong kabila ay matakot at umurong, iyon ang nangyari doon sa Scarborough Shoal, iyon ang tinutukoy kong na-bully tayo," Lorenzana lengthily explained in a radio interview.

Defense Chief clarifies 'China bully' tag

In July 2016, the United Nations-backed arbitral tribunal ruled that fishermen from the Philippines, China and other countries had traditional fishing rights in Scarborough Shoal. Since the landmark ruling was issued three years ago, China Coast Guard vessels stationed at the shoal have been allowing Filipino fishermen to operate along the exterior of Scarborough Shoal but not inside the lagoon.

Philippines, US dialogue missed chance to address South China Sea 'grey zone' analyst

A Chinese warship along with other paramilitary vessels have been spotted by the Philippine Coast Guard at Scarborough Shoal, where the Philippine patrol unit was challenged by Chinese Coast Guard personnel.

Coast Guard spots Chinese warship at Scarborough

MANILA: The giant clams or Taklobos extracted by Chinese fishing vessels in the Scarborough Shoal have been placed there by Filipino scientists, a maritime expert said.

Filipino scientists planted Scarborough clams harvested by Chinese: Expert

Manila: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will issue an executive order declaring part of the disputed Scarborough Shoal a marine sanctuary off-limits to all fishermen, a move his office said was supported by Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Philippine president to ban fishing at disputed Scarborough Shoal

Summary: Disputed Scarborough Shoal poised to be declared 'no fishing zone'

Philippines' Duterte set to declare disputed shoal a marine sanctuary

MANILA, Muharram 27, 1438, Oct 28, 2016, SPA -- Chinese ships are no longer at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea and Philippine boats can resume fishing, the Philippine defence minister said on Friday, calling the Chinese departure a "welcome development", Reuters reported.

Philippines says Chinese vessels have left disputed shoal

If China begins to reclaim and militarize Scarborough Shoal, says Philippines President Benigno S.

Do we fight China?

A Hong Kong newspaper recently cited a source close to the Peoples Liberation Army as saying that China will build an outpost on the Scarborough Shoal. The Philippines claims the shoal as part of its EEZ.

China : Report on Chinas plan to build outpost on Panatag Shoal needs to be confirmed

The Philippines claimed Tuesday that the Chinese military has begun fortifying Scarborough Shoal, a disputed outcrop in the South China Sea that China occupied last year.