Scarborough Shoal

Scarborough Shoal is a group of small islands, reefs, and shoals located in the South China Sea. It is the subject of a territorial dispute between China and the Philippines, with both nations claiming sovereignty over the area.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to recent escalations, including China's plans to build an environmental monitoring station, reported clashes with Philippine ships, and statements from U.S. officials criticizing China's claim as destabilizing.

Latest on Scarborough Shoal

• China to build environmental monitoring station near disputed Scarborough Shoal
• Why did US defence official Colby avoid mention of Scarborough Shoal in Manila speech?
• U.S. says China’s Scarborough Shoal claim ‘destabilizing’ region
• China confirms 2 deaths in Scarborough Shoal crash during Philippine ship chase
• South China Sea: Beijing and Manila trade blame on second day of Scarborough Shoal clashes
• Wu Shicun on why Beijing will not rule out Scarborough Shoal construction
• China honoured two coastguard personnel who died in a vessel collision in the South China Sea last year, state media reported on Thursday, marking the first official confirmation that the incident resulted in fatalities.
• PLA stages South China Sea drills days after ‘illegal’ Philippine territorial bid

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